WALNUT TORTE
A hint of citrus complements the rich walnut taste of this lovely three-layer flourless cake from Kathryn Anderson of Wallkill, New York. Toasted chopped walnuts make a great garnish atop her smooth buttercream frosting.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line three greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside. , In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add sugar, beating until thick and pale yellow. Beat in the water, zests and vanilla. Combine the walnuts, bread crumbs, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and salt; add to batter. Beat until smooth., In another bowl and with clean beaters, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Fold a fourth of egg whites into the batter, then fold in remaining whites., Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Carefully peel off waxed paper. , For frosting, in a large bowl, cream shortening and butter. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in sugar. Add milk; beat until light and fluffy. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Garnish with toasted walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 26g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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Toni Mendza
[email protected]Overall, I was disappointed with this torte.
Michelle Ann
[email protected]The torte was a bit too crumbly.
Fraz Tanveer
[email protected]The torte was a bit too dense.
Josh uk
[email protected]The torte was a bit dry.
Sober Sots
[email protected]The torte was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Elias Fikre Mulat
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I still enjoyed this torte.
Gaming with Sasiya
[email protected]This torte is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny.
Tanja Perez
[email protected]I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate and walnuts.
lolo nono
[email protected]This torte is perfect for any special occasion.
MPS FILMS
[email protected]I've never made a torte before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.
Dearling Obiorah
[email protected]I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Ks.hasan880
[email protected]This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.
Z MALIK
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of walnut desserts, but this torte changed my mind. It's simply divine!
Lila Maya Dangi
[email protected]The chocolate ganache is the perfect finishing touch to this torte.
Sheikh Mehedi Hasan
[email protected]I love the way the walnuts add a little crunch to the torte.
Lena Mulenga
[email protected]This torte is absolutely delicious! The combination of walnuts, chocolate, and coffee is heavenly.
Abdul Nsamba
[email protected]I've made this torte several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Tekendra Chandara
[email protected]The torte was easy to make and turned out beautifully. It was a big hit with my family and friends.
Churchill Life4
[email protected]This walnut torte was a delightful treat! The walnuts added a nice crunch and nutty flavor to the cake, while the chocolate ganache was rich and decadent. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion dessert.