Hazelnut Torte Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 eggs, separated
• 1 cup sugar
• 1-3/4 cups finely ground hazelnuts
• Pinch salt
• Chocolate icing, coarsely chopped hazelnuts and fresh mint, optional

Directions

• In a large bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar until thick and lemon-colored. Stir in nuts. In another bowl, beat egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form. Fold a small amount into batter until no streaks of white remain; add remaining egg whites.
• Pour into an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Invert pan; cool completely.
• Just before serving, remove sides of pan. If desired, drizzle with icing, sprinkle with nuts and garnish with mint. Yield: 10-12 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe does not use flour.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 170 calories, 9 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 106 mg cholesterol, 44 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

• Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.

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