Toffee Meringue Cake

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   Heat oven to 275 degrees.

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   Grease well 2 (9 inch) round layer cake pans.

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   In large bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted.

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   Beat in vanilla and vinegar until well blended.

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   Gradually add sugar, beating constantly until peaks are stiff and glossy.

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   Spread evenly in prepared pans.

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   Bake 1 hour at 275 degrees. Layers will be puffed and golden.

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   Turn off heat; let stand in oven 2 hours or until cool. Layers will be soft and slightly less puffed.

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   Whip cream in a medium-size bowl with electric mixer until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted. (You will have 4 cups whipped cream.)

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    Put 1/2 the cream in a separate bowl.

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    Fold the chopped toffee bars into one portion.

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    To assemble, remove one meringue layer from pan to serving plate.

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    Spread with candy mixture.

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    Remove other meringue layer and place on top.

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    Spread with plain whipped cream.

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    Garnish top with candy triangles, then sprinkle chopped candy to fill in spaces.

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    Drizzle some of the caramel on top & down the sides.

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    Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Makes 12 servings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.