Meringue and Orange Cake

Cake Batter

In a processor, combine flour, butter, egg, and orange juice

Process until coarse

Add water and mix until a ball forms

Preheat oven to medium temperature

On a floured surface, roll out the dough

Line the bottom and sides of the cake pan with it

Cover with parchment paper and fill with cooked kidney beans

Bake for 15 minutes

Remove the parchment paper and kidney beans

Bake for another 15 minutes or until golden brown

Let cool

Meringue

Bring orange juice and water to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves

Reduce heat and stop stirring

Simmer for 17 minutes or until the syrup reaches the firm-ball stage

Remove from heat

In an electric mixer, beat egg whites until soft peaks form

Gradually add hot syrup while continuously beating until stiff peaks form

Assembly

Fill the cake with a third of the meringue and place orange peel on top

Cover with remaining meringue and decorate with the remaining peel

Sprinkle with coconut.