Passover Carrot Walnut Torte

1. 1

   Set oven rack at middle of oven; preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Grease a 9 inch springform pan and dust with matzo cake meal.

3. 3

   In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat egg yolks until thick and pale, add sugar gradually, beating. Beat until very thick.

4. 4

   Add carrots, nuts, vanilla and 3/4 cup matzo cake meal. Beat until combined well.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until they just hold stiff peaks.

6. 6

   Stir 1/2 cup of the beaten egg whites into the carrot mixture. Fold in remaining egg whites gently but thoroughly.

7. 7

   Pour into pan. Bake about 40 to 45 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.

8. 8

   Let cool in pan on a wire rack. Run a knife around edge of pan; remove side of pan.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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