Walnut Torta

Name: Walnut Torta
Ingredients: 8 egg yolks plus 2 whole eggs; 1 Tbsp. whiskey; 12 Tbsp. sifted flour; 22 Tbsp. fine ground walnuts; 4 Tbsp. each: flour and grated toast; 1 tsp. vanilla; 8 egg whites; dash of salt; 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

8 egg yolks plus 2 whole eggs
1 Tbsp. whiskey
12 Tbsp. sifted flour
22 Tbsp. fine ground walnuts
4 Tbsp. each: flour and grated toast
1 tsp. vanilla
8 egg whites
dash of salt
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

Directions

1

Beat egg yolks plus 2 whole eggs well.
2

Add whiskey and sugar. Beat well for 3 minutes with an electric mixer.
3

Remove from mixer and fold in walnuts.
4

Fold in flour and toast.
5

Add vanilla. Beat egg whites with a dash of salt and cream of tartar and beat until stiff.
6

Now fold egg yolk mixture into whites.
7

Mix.
8

Pour into pan and bake for 55 minutes at 350°.