Hazelnut Torte

Directions

1. 1
   Grease bottom of 8-inch square cake pan.
2. 2
   Line with waxed paper.
3. 3
   Grease the paper.
4. 4
   In bowl, beat butter; add sugar.
5. 5
   Beat until fluffy.
6. 6
   Beat in egg yolks.
7. 7
   Add flour; beat mixture well.
8. 8
   Stir in 1/2 cup of the nuts.
9. 9
   In separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff.
10. 10
    Carefully fold into cake batter.
11. 11
    Put into greased pan.
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    Bake at 350F for 30 minutes.
13. 13
    Cool thoroughly.
14. 14
    Remove cake from pan.
15. 15
    Refrigerate until cold.
16. 16
    Slice cake in half.
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    FILLING: Whip together whipping cream and sugar.
18. 18
    Add remaining 1/2 cup nuts to whipped cream.
19. 19
    Frost bottom and top layers and sides of cake with whipped cream.
20. 20
    Sprinkle some nuts on top, if you wish.
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    Chill until served.
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    NOTE: You may make another cake, if you wish, if you want a four layer torte.