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                               Walnut Cake

Recipe By     : Olguinha
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   6                    eggs
     1/2  lb            sugar
   3      tablespoons   very fine breadcrumbs
     3/4  lb            shelled walnuts


1Grind  walnuts
2. Whip egg whites until they form soft peaks
3. Add yolks 1 at a time while whipping.
4. Add 2 T breadcrumbs  and  walnuts by hand.
5. Butter a tube pan and sprinkle it with  the rest of the breadcrumbs.
6. Bake in a 350 F oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out
clean.

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NOTES : This cake is delicious as is or filled with "Baba de Moça" (
coconut egg cream)