Passover Orange Walnut Torte Recipe

Name: Passover Orange Walnut Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large eggs, separated, at room temperature; 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated orange rind; 1/2 cup matzo cake meal; 1/2 cup potato starch; 1 cup finely chopped walnuts; 1 pinch salt; powdered sugar, for sprinkling on top of torte

Servings: persons

6 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1/2 cup matzo cake meal
1/2 cup potato starch
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 pinch salt
powdered sugar, for sprinkling on top of torte

1
Set oven rack at middle of oven; preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2
In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat egg yolks until thick and pale, add sugar gradually, beating. Beat until very thick.
3
Beat in orange juice, lemon juice and rind. Add matzo cake meal and potato starch gradually, beating. Beat until combined well. Fold in walnuts gently.
4
In a separate bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until they just hold stiff peaks.
5
Stir 1 cup of the beaten egg whites into the orange mixture. Fold in remaining egg whites gently but thoroughly.
6
Pour into an ungreased 9 inch tube pan (3 1/2 inches deep) with a removable bottom. Bake about 55 to 60 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.
7
Invert pan over the neck of a bottle, let it cool upside down.
8
Run a knife around edge of pan; remove side of pan. Run a knife under bottom of torte to release it.
9
Transfer carefully with two spatulas to a serving plate. Sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large eggs, separated, at room temperature, 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Passover Orange 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.

Passover Orange Walnut Torte

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