Almond Dacquoise

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Almond meringue baked into crisp-chewy discs, then stacked with whipped cream. It is naturally gluten-free and crisp outside, tender inside. Makes 1 8-inch layer cake in about 3 hr 40 min.

Prep 30 min

Cook 40 min

Cooling 2 hr 30 min

Total 3 hr 40 min

Yield 1 8-inch layer cake

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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8-inch layer cake

5 ½ oz (150 g)egg whites, room temperature, about 5
¼ cup (50 g)granulated sugar
1 pinchfine salt
1 cup (125 g)ground blanched almonds
1 cup (125 g)powdered sugar, for the dacquoise
1 ¼ cups (300 ml)heavy cream, cold
¼ cup (30 g)powdered sugar, for the filling
1 tsp (5 ml)pure vanilla extract
1 ½ tbsp (10 g)powdered sugar, for dusting

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Instructions

Heat the oven to 325 F (165 C). Draw three 8-inch circles on parchment sheets and flip them over.
Whisk the ground almonds and 125 g powdered sugar together.
Beat the egg whites with the salt to soft peaks; add the granulated sugar slowly and beat to stiff glossy peaks.
Fold the almond mixture in by thirds until just combined.
Spread or pipe the meringue evenly inside each circle, about 1/2 inch thick.
Bake 35 minutes until pale gold and firm. Turn off the oven and leave the discs inside with the door ajar for 30 minutes to dry.
Whip the cream with 30 g powdered sugar and vanilla to medium-stiff peaks.
Stack the three discs with cream between layers and on top; refrigerate 2 hours to soften slightly. Dust with powdered sugar.

Tips

Make sure no yolk gets into the whites.
Dacquoise discs can be baked a day ahead and kept dry in an airtight container.
Hazelnuts or pistachios can replace the almonds.
Good with espresso.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make almond dacquoise?

Plan on 30 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cooking, plus 2 hours 30 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 1 8-inch layer cake.

How should I store almond dacquoise?

Refrigerate assembled cake up to 2 days. Unfilled discs keep airtight 3 days.

Can I make almond dacquoise ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.