Passover Carrot-Nut Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Grind carrots and walnuts with the fine blade of a food grinder or use a food processor.
2. 2
   In a small mixer bowl, beat egg yolks until light (about 5 minutes); gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon colored (about 5 minutes longer). Blend in walnuts, carrots and vanilla; stir in matzo meal.
3. 3
   Wash beaters thoroughly.
4. 4
   In a large mixer bowl, beat egg whites to stiff peaks (tips stand straight).
5. 5
   Fold some of the egg whites into matzo mixture to lighten, then fold matzo mixture into egg whites.
6. 6
   Turn batter into ungreased 8 or 8 1/2-inch springform pan.
7. 7
   Bake in a 350° oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until tests done.
8. 8
   Good for Seder meal.