Hungarian walnut torte

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
12tablespoonsGround nuts; (rounded)
12tablespoonsSugar
12tablespoonsFlour; (rounded)
12Egg yolks; (reserve whites)
1teaspoonVanilla
12Egg whites; stiffly beaten but not dry
2teaspoonsBaking powder
1poundsSweet butter; (do not substitute)
1pounds10X sugar
4tablespoonsSifted cocoa; (up to 6)
1teaspoonVanilla or rum

Directions

BUTTER ICING

Notes: 1988 Honorable Mention. Gloria Rimm, Tamaqua. The Times News, PA Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Add sugar, 2 T. at a time, beating a few minutes after each addition. Add vanilla. Sift flour with baking powder. Sprinkle flour into egg yolk mixture and blend in well. Beat whites stiff but not dry, then fold into batter. Lastly, fold in ground nuts. Grease and flour two (9x2") pans. Bake at 325° for 35-45 minutes.

Butter Icing for Hungarian Walnut Torte: Cream butter thoroughly. Add sugar and cream well. Add cocoa and cream until blended. Add flavoring.

Posted to recipelu-digest by ncanty@... (Nadia I Canty) on Mar 6, 1998