Beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form, then gradually beat in caster sugar. Ice or decorate the top as required; in the photo the cake is topped with strawberry halves and dusted with icing sugar. To make the caramel sauce put all sauce ingredients in saucepan over medium heat, stir until smooth, then boil for three minutes. Decorate with leftover pastry scraps and sprinkle with caster sugar. Bake in moderate oven (190C) for about 30–40 minutes, until pastry is cooked and golden.

Source: The Guardian May 21, 2021 19:52 UTC