nougat

noun2

1. •
   A mixture consisting of egg white and a sweetener, variously mixed with (in western Europe) almonds or (in eastern Europe) hazelnuts or (in US) used without nuts as a filler in candy bars.

   • Cake Nogat: This nogat may be made in moulds, or square pieces. — 1827
2. •
   A piece of this mixture, typically eaten as a confection.

   • When you make a nougat of large dimensions, put in the almonds a few at a time. — 1846