Instructions
1. Make the Cake Layers
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar and beat until glossy.
- Fold in ground walnuts and flour gently.
- Draw 5 circles on parchment paper and spread batter evenly into thin layers.
- Bake each layer for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
2. Prepare the Buttercream
- Whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and milk in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Cool completely.
- Beat butter until fluffy, then gradually mix in the cooled custard and vanilla.
3. Assemble the Cake
- Spread buttercream between each cake layer.
- Cover top and sides lightly with cream.
- Press chopped walnuts around the sides.
4. Decorate
- Melt white chocolate and spread over the top.
- Melt dark chocolate and pipe circles over the white chocolate.
- Drag a toothpick through the circles to create the classic spiderweb pattern.
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