HAZELNUT TORTE

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-Helen Gerard, Milwaukie, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.