Walnut Cake

* Exported from MasterCook *

Walnut Cake

Recipe By : Olguinha
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 eggs
1/2 lb sugar
3 tablespoons very fine breadcrumbs
3/4 lb shelled walnuts


1Grind walnuts
2. Whip egg whites until they form soft peaks
3. Add yolks 1 at a time while whipping.
4. Add 2 T breadcrumbs and walnuts by hand.
5. Butter a tube pan and sprinkle it with the rest of the breadcrumbs.
6. Bake in a 350 F oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out
clean.

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NOTES : This cake is delicious as is or filled with "Baba de Moça" (
coconut egg cream)