Kyiv Cake - {Hazelnut Meringue, Cherry, Russian Buttercream}

Ingredients:

For the Hazelnut Meringue:

1 cup hazelnuts, toasted and finely chopped
4 egg whites
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cherry Filling:

1 cup cherries, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Russian Buttercream:

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:

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