Meringue and Sweet Butter Cake Recipe

Ingredients (15)

• For the Meringue Layers:
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 2 cups (about 14 ounces) granulated sugar
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 6 large egg whites, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• For the Sweet Butter and Assembly:
• 8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt