Flourless Walnut Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Using a food processor, chop the walnuts coarsely (medium rather than fine) with the confectioners sugar.
2. 2
   In a bowl, place the soft butter, add the nuts and the raw egg whites, and mix with a whip.
3. 3
   Beat 4 egg whites and before they are too firm, add the cane sugar and mix.
4. 4
   Fold the whites delicately into the previous preparation.
5. 5
   Place pieces of parchment paper at the bottom of ramekins and grease them.
6. 6
   Sprinkle with sugar and fill the ramekins with the batter (the cakes will rise slightly).
7. 7
   Level the top of the batter with the blade of a knife and place the molds in the preheated oven at 350 F for 20 minutes.
8. 8
   Wait for 5 minutes before unmolding the cakes.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with confectioners sugar and eat lukewarm.