Chocolate-Walnut Torta

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   Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

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   Beat egg whites in small bowl with mixer on high speed until foamy.

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   Gradually beat in 1/4 cup granulated sugar until soft peaks form.

4. 4

   Beat butter and remaining granulated sugar in large bowl with mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.

5. 5

   Add chocolate and egg yolks; mix well.

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   Stir in combined nuts and flour.

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   Add egg whites in batches, gently stirring after each addition just until blended.

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   Pour into 9-inch springform pan sprayed with cooking spray.

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   Bake 40 min.

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    or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

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    Cool 10 min.

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    Run knife around rim of pan to loosen dessert; remove rim.

13. 13

    Cool dessert completely.

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    Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

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