Walnut Torte

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400.
2. 2
   Mix together walnuts and three-fourths cup sugar.
3. 3
   Beat egg whites until stiff and fold in walnut mixture.
4. 4
   Divide into three round eight- or nine-inch cake tins that have been well buttered and floured.
5. 5
   Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until delicately browned.
6. 6
   Cool in tins.
7. 7
   Mix egg yolks, coffee and one-half cup sugar and heat over low flame, stirring briskly until thick and creamy.
8. 8
   (Do not boil.)
9. 9
   Cool.
10. 10
    Stir chopped walnuts and remaining one tablespoon sugar over low heat until browned.
11. 11
    Add to coffee and egg mixture.
12. 12
    Spread filling between layers.
13. 13
    Sprinkle top with confectioners' sugar.