The Meringue and Chocolate Layer Cake

For the meringue

• 10 oz. (275 g.) castor sugar
• 5 egg whites

Make the meringue mixture in the usual manner. Make 4 or 5 sheets of thin meringue (4" x 8") and dry out on silicone paper. (You can use a circular cake base as an alternative shape.)

Make the filling mixture by putting the chocolate, coffee powder and 3 tablespoons of water in a saucepan an