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Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 55 min
Makes: 12 servings
6 eggs, separated
3/4 cup sugar, divided
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
1 pkg. (8 squares) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted
1 tsp. grated orange peel
1 cup finely chopped PLANTERS Walnuts
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 9-inch springform pan. Beat egg yolks and 1/2 cup of the sugar in medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until thick and lemon colored. Add butter; mix well. Blend in chocolate and orange peel. Stir in walnuts; set aside.
BEAT egg whites in small bowl with electric mixer on high speed until foamy. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Add to chocolate mixture; stir gently until well blended. Spread into prepared pan.
BAKE 35 to 40 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 min. Run a knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen; remove rim of pan. Cool completely on wire rack.Size-Wise
Rich and chocolatey, this irresistible cake is sure to add the perfect touch to any special occasion.
How to Finely Chop Nuts
Place nuts in a food processor container; cover. Process until nuts are finely chopped, using a pulsing action.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 350
Total fat 26g
Saturated fat 11g
Cholesterol 135mg
Sodium 120mg
Carbohydrate 26g
Dietary fiber 2g
Sugars 21g
Protein 6g
Vitamin A 10%DV
Vitamin C 0%DV
Calcium 4%DV
Iron 8%DV
