Recipe and Tips: Hungarian Walnut Torte - The Baking Wizard
"This is a spectacular 3-layer walnut torte, about 4 inches tall, filled and frosted with mocha whipped cream. The tender, not too sweet, cake layers--given their structure and flavor from ground walnuts and fresh bread crumbs--are leavened only by beaten eggs. ..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 ounces fresh bread crumbs
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12 ounces walnuts (3 generous cups at room temperature)
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12 large eggs (separated)
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3/4 cup sugar
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1 lemon (finely zested)
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/3 cup water
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3 tsp instant espresso coffee (I use Megalia dÕOro)
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1/3 cup sugar
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3 cups heavy whipping cream
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2 tsp pure vanilla extract
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3 ounces semisweet chocolate, grated
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16 candied violets or chocolate-coated coffee beans
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