AUSTRIAN HAZELNUT TORTE

Austrian Hazelnut Torte image

This unusual but delicious flourless torte has a distinctive nutty flavor with a hint of orange. Its luscious cream filling and topping is accented with citrus.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
1 cup finely chopped hazelnuts, toasted
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
Additional hazelnuts, halved, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar until light lemon-colored. Stir in the chopped hazelnuts, bread crumbs and orange juice. , In another bowl, beat egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form; fold into hazelnut mixture. , Spoon into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., Cut cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with half of the whipped cream. Top with remaining layer and whipped cream. Garnish with halved hazelnuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.