Pecan Cake (by D. Maria Digna Pessoa de Queiroz)

To make the cake, whip the whites until fluffy, then add the yolks and mix well

Add ground pecans and finally incorporate the cake flour

Place in a greased baking dish

Bake in a moderate oven until a toothpick comes out clean

For the soft-egg filling: pass the yolks through a sieve first, then the whites

Make a syrup with sugar by dissolving it in a weak syrup

Let cool

Add the butter, sieved eggs, and vanilla

Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the bottom of the pan is visible

Cut the cake in half

Cover one half with the filling and place the other on top