Coffee Meringue Torte - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    6 egg whites, at room temperature
    1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
    1 c. sugar
    1 tsp. almond extract
    1/4 tsp. allspice
    1/4 tsp. ground mace
    coffee butter cream
Preparation
    Beat egg whites in a bowl until foamy.
    Add cream of tartar. Beat until stiff peaks form.
    Add sugar gradually, beating well after each addition.
    Add flavorings.
    Beat for 2 more minutes. Cut four 8-inch circles from parchment.
    Pipe meringue into 4 equal circles; spread evenly with spatula.
    Place on baking sheets.
    Bake at 250\u00b0 for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
    Cool.
    Remove parchment.
    Spread coffee butter cream between layers.
    Garnish top and side with whipped cream and dusting of cocoa over top. Serve within 2 hours.
    Serves 16.

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