How to make Torta di Noci walnut cake step by step

Step 1 - preparations

• Grease the baking pan with butter and dust with flour or breadcrumbs - you can also line it with baking paper.
• Preheat the oven to 180 ℃ (top/bottom heat) or 170 ℃ (fan-assisted).
• Grind the walnuts - some slightly larger pieces may remain, which will add crunchiness.
  140 g walnuts
  
• Melt the chocolate (e.g., in a bain-marie) and let it cool.
  100 g chocolate
  

Step 2 - preparing the nut dough

• Transfer the egg yolks to a bowl with sugar and beat them at high speed until pale and fluffy.
  3 egg yolks, 150 g sugar
  
• Pour the oil into the egg yolks and mix briefly.
  100 g oil
  
• Add the cooled chocolate and mix briefly.
  100 g chocolate
  
• Mix the flour with the baking powder.
  100 g all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder
  
• Add the flour to the bowl with the dough and mix on low speed - just until combined.
  
• Add the ground nuts and mix briefly - the mixture will be thick.
  

Step 3 - preparing the egg whites

• Whisk the egg whites on high speed until you get a thick, white, and stable foam.
  3 egg whites
  
• Add about half of the egg white foam to the dough and gently mix with a spoon.
  
• Add the rest of the foam and gently mix.

Step 4 - baking the cake

• Transfer the dough to the prepared mold and place in the oven - bake for about 30 minutes - until a skewer comes out clean.
  
• After baking, cool the cake, and before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar.