Flour-less Walnut Cake

== Description ==
Contributed by Paula in California at Catsrecipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* ¾ pound walnuts; ground finely
* 4 large eggs; separated
* ½ pound sugar
* 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
=== Garnish ===
* powdered sugar
* cocoa
* fresh berries
== Directions ==
# Beat the egg yolks and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes with an electric mixer.
# Stir in lemon zest.
# In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff.
# Fold a quarter of the whites into the egg mixture to loosen it.
# Stir walnuts into mixture until thoroughly blended, fold in remaining egg whites carefully to maintain light texture.
# Pour batter into a lightly buttered and floured 8-inch cake pan and bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 55 – 60 minutes or until firm and golden brown.
# Cool cake on a rack before turning out and then alternately dust with powdered sugar and cocoa.
# Slice and serve with fresh berries. 
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Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Cake Recipes
Category:Gluten-free Recipes
Category:Walnut Recipes
Category:Egg Recipes
Category:Lemon peel Recipes