Description

Indulge in the rich, nutty flavors of this Walnut Cake, also known as Torta di Noci. This moist and fragrant cake is a delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

8 Tablespoons (1 Stick or 1/2 Cup) Unsalted Butter, Melted
2 1/2 Cups Lightly Toasted Walnuts
1/2 Cup White Farro or Spelt Flour
2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
4 Large Eggs At Room Temperature, Separated
1 Cup Sugar
Pinch of Salt

For Dusting:

Powdered Sugar

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9-inch springform pan with baking spray.
Grind the nuts: Pulse the toasted walnuts in a food processor until finely ground.
Mix dry ingredients: Combine the ground nuts with flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
Whisk wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar, then slowly whisk in melted butter.
Combine mixtures: Mix the nut-flour mixture into the wet ingredients until well combined.
Beat egg whites: In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Fold in egg whites: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter to lighten it.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes until a cake tester comes out clean.
Cool and serve: Cool the cake, remove from pan, transfer to a plate, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Make sure the walnuts are lightly toasted for the best flavor.
Handle the egg whites gently to maintain their volume in the cake.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 75mg