Rich Walnut Torte Recipe
Ingredients
| Eggs | 16 , separated | |
| Sugar | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Walnuts | 7 1⁄2 Cup (120 tbs), ground | |
| Baking powder | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Cracker meal | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Whiskey | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Flour | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs) | |
| Coffee | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Butter | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Vanilla | 1 Teaspoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 8620 Calories from Fat 5615
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 660 g1015.8%
Saturated Fat 128.6 g643%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 3625.6 mg1208.5%
Sodium 2337.8 mg97.4%
Total Carbohydrates 546 g182%
Dietary Fiber 51.4 g205.6%
Sugars 426.2 g
Protein 220 g440.3%
Vitamin A 137.2% Vitamin C 16.3%
Calcium 230.1% Iron 223.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Add 1 cup sugar, walnuts, baking powder, cracker meal and whiskey; mix well.
Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into egg yolk mixture.
Spread into 4 greased, floured and waxed paper-lined 8-inch layer pans.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan.
Blend flour with small amount of coffee.
Pour remaining coffee into saucepan; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; stir in flour mixture.
Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Cool.
Cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in coffee mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Add vanilla and spread between torte layers.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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