Chocolate Walnut Torte

Directions

1. 1
   In a cuisinart, pulse the chocolate until it becomes a coarse mixture, the consistency of gravel.
2. 2
   Pulse in the walnuts, briefly, until they are coarsely chopped -bigger chunks than the chocolate.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks until pale in color, then gradually beat in the agave.
4. 4
   In a separate large bowl, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks, then beat in the salt.
5. 5
   Fold the chocolate-walnut mixture into the egg yolk mixture.
6. 6
   Then fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture.
7. 7
   Place in a well greased 9-inch springform pan.
8. 8
   Bake at 350° for 20 minutes, then turn the oven off and leave in for 10 more minutes, until firm to the touch and golden around the edges.
9. 9
   Cool in the pan, then serve.