Coffee Meringue Torte

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

Directions:
- 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° 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.