HOLIDAY WALNUT TORTE
This torte is one of my grandma's best-loved recipes-tender layers of nut-filled cake put together with apricot glaze and cream cheese frosting. It's heavenly! -Eileen Korecko, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla on high speed for 5 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored. Combine the flour, walnuts, baking powder and salt; beat into egg mixture. Beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold into batter., Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir preserves and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Set aside 1/2 cup. Brush remaining glaze over cake tops., In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Spread 1/2 cup frosting over one cake; top with second cake and 3/4 cup frosting. Sprinkle 1/2 cup walnuts over the top. , Brush reserved glaze over sides of cake; press remaining walnuts onto sides. Pipe remaining frosting around top edge of cake. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580 calories, Fat 30g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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Billy Johnson
[email protected]I can't wait to try this torte!
Antor ff Khan
[email protected]This torte is a great gift for friends and family.
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[email protected]I love that this recipe includes a video tutorial. It's so helpful to see how the torte is made.
Hikmat Maliksher
[email protected]This torte is a great way to use up leftover egg whites.
Waleed Mohamad
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this torte was easy to make and turned out great.
alamnisa nisa
[email protected]This torte is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
AW KARAN GAMING
[email protected]I've made this torte several times now and it's always a hit. It's my go-to dessert for potlucks and parties.
Armando “Kd” Lopez
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of walnut desserts, but this torte changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful.
Alaskan_Adventurer
[email protected]This torte is perfect for a special occasion, but it's also easy enough to make for a weeknight dessert.
Jamtsho Wangdel
[email protected]I love the presentation of this torte. It's so elegant and festive.
Tom Johnson
[email protected]This torte is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it the day before my party and it was still delicious the next day.
Prasangani Fernando
[email protected]I didn't have any chocolate chips on hand, so I used chopped walnuts instead. It worked out great!
lehlohonolo leemisa
[email protected]I had some trouble finding walnut flour, but I was able to make my own by grinding walnuts in a food processor.
Arman Manoj
[email protected]The torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.
IcyDeluxe
[email protected]I made this torte for my family's Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Izeriah Burgess
[email protected]This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a show-stopping dessert that's sure to impress your guests.
Vicki Hanks
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses both walnuts and chocolate. The combination is heavenly.
Trever Fulton
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the torte came out perfectly. It was a hit at our holiday party!
mahwish khan
[email protected]This walnut torte turned out amazing! The flavors were rich and decadent, and the texture was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.