Walnut Torte

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar until thick and fluffy (about 10 minutes).
2. 2
   Combine vanilla, walnuts, bread crumbs, salt and nutmeg, then fold into egg yolk mixture.
3. 3
   In another bowl, beat the egg whites and remaining half cup of sugar until satiny.
4. 4
   Fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg white mixture.
5. 5
   Pour into a buttered and crumb lined spring-form pan (8-inch).
6. 6
   Bake in moderate oven (350°) for 50 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove to a rack to cool.
8. 8
   (It will shrink.)
9. 9
   When cool, remove rim from pan and cut torte crosswise into layers.