Holiday Walnut Torte Recipe

Name: Holiday Walnut Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup ground walnuts; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 2/3 cup apricot preserves; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup ground walnuts, divided

Servings: persons

3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup ground walnuts
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup ground walnuts, divided

1
In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla on high speed for 5 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored. Combine the flour, walnuts, baking powder and salt; beat into egg mixture. Beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.
2
Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3
In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir preserves and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Set aside 1/2 cup. Brush remaining glaze over cake tops.
4
In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Spread 1/2 cup frosting over one cake; top with second cake and 3/4 cup frosting. Sprinkle 1/2 cup walnuts over the top.
5
Brush reserved glaze over sides of cake; press remaining walnuts onto sides. Pipe remaining frosting around top edge of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

1410

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large eggs, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 3 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Holiday Walnut Torte falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Holiday Walnut Torte

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