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          Meringue cakes are simple to make if you 
          follow a few basic rules. The eggs should be at room temperature 
          before you start, and all your utensils must be absolutely clean and 
          grease-free. Whisk the egg whites until they are just stiff; 
          over-beating will not help your results. Meringues need to dry out 
          very slowly in a cool oven. Recipes that are baked at a higher 
          temperature are usually aiming for a crisp outside and a melting 
          inside, rather than a meringue that is crisp all the way through. |