200g dates, chopped
200g dark chocolate, chopped
200g walnuts, chopped
200g castor sugar
6 egg whites
Preheat oven to 180C. Line a 20cm or 23cm round cake tin on the bottom and sides. Beat the egg whites until they are foamy. Gradually add the sugar until they become glossy and meringue-like. Gently fold in the nuts, dates and chocolate. Bake for about an hour (or an hour and a quarter depending on your oven). Cool and serve to the delight of your guests. -