Chocolate-Walnut Torta

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Beat egg whites in small bowl with mixer on high speed until foamy.
3. 3
   Gradually beat in 1/4 cup granulated sugar until soft peaks form.
4. 4
   Beat butter and remaining granulated sugar in large bowl with mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
5. 5
   Add chocolate and egg yolks; mix well.
6. 6
   Stir in combined nuts and flour.
7. 7
   Add egg whites in batches, gently stirring after each addition just until blended.
8. 8
   Pour into 9-inch springform pan sprayed with cooking spray.
9. 9
   Bake 40 min.
10. 10
    or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
11. 11
    Cool 10 min.
12. 12
    Run knife around rim of pan to loosen dessert; remove rim.
13. 13
    Cool dessert completely.
14. 14
    Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.