Italian Chocolate Walnut Cake

This is an Italian dessert that has been around for generations, and I can't resist it when it comes to making it at home.

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If you are looking for a perfectly moist cake for any occasion, this Italian Chocolate Walnut Cake (Torta di Noci) will be the answer.

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INGREDIENTS FOR ITALIAN CHOCOLATE WALNUT CAKE

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INGREDIENTS FOR ITALIAN CHOCOLATE WALNUT CAKE

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Chop your walnuts using a food processor until you have the texture of sand. You are looking for walnuts with a coarser look, not pasty.

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Over a bain marie or in the microwave with low heat, melt the ⅔ cup dark chocolate, and let cool until slightly warm to the touch.

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In a large mixing bowl, whip egg yolks and sugar with the paddle attachment of your stand mixer at high speed for a few minutes.

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Italian Chocolate Walnut Cake

(Torta di Noci)

This is an Italian dessert that has been around for generations, and I can't resist it when it comes to making it at home.

If you are looking for a perfectly moist cake for any occasion, this Italian Chocolate Walnut Cake (Torta di Noci) will be the answer.

INGREDIENTS FOR ITALIAN CHOCOLATE WALNUT CAKE

– Large Eggs – Sugar – Sunflower Oil – Dark Chocolate – Instant Espresso Powder – AP Flour

INGREDIENTS FOR ITALIAN CHOCOLATE WALNUT CAKE

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9 inch springform pan with parchment paper.

Chop your walnuts using a food processor until you have the texture of sand. You are looking for walnuts with a coarser look, not pasty.

HOW TO MAKE ITALIAN CHOCOLATE WALNUT CAKE

Over a bain marie or in the microwave with low heat, melt the ⅔ cup dark chocolate, and let cool until slightly warm to the touch.

HOW TO MAKE ITALIAN CHOCOLATE WALNUT CAKE

In a large mixing bowl, whip egg yolks and sugar with the paddle attachment of your stand mixer at high speed for a few minutes.

HOW TO MAKE ITALIAN CHOCOLATE WALNUT CAKE

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