For the cake
- 200 g butter, at room temperature
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 1/3 teaspoon(s) cloves
- 1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- orange zest, from 1 orange
- 3 eggs, medium at room temperature
- 300 g self-rising flour
- 100 g orange juice
- 1 pinch salt
- 250 g Greek Christmas honey cookies- melomakarona
For the meringue
- 150 g egg whites
- 1 pinch salt
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- 150 g icing sugar
To assemble
- 100 g sponge cake
- 400 g Akis' chocolate hazelnut spread