Walnut - Pecan Maple Torte

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 181.2
  • Total Fat: 13.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 35.4 mg
  • Sodium: 21.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
  • Protein: 4.1 g

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Introduction

A gluten-free, flourless nut cake with the irresistable flavours of maple syrup and brown sugar. If you find the cake drying out in the fridge, brush a thin coat of syrup overtop and allow it to soak in. A gluten-free, flourless nut cake with the irresistable flavours of maple syrup and brown sugar. If you find the cake drying out in the fridge, brush a thin coat of syrup overtop and allow it to soak in.
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    1/4 cup ground flaxseed
    1/3 cup hot water
    2 eggs, separated
    1/2 cup maple syrup
    2 tbsp dark brown sugar
    1 tbsp vanilla
    1/2 tsp baking soda
    1/2 tsp salt
    1 cup ground walnuts
    3/4 cup ground pecans
    2 egg whites

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
In a small dish, whisk together flaxseed and water. Let stand 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, beat egg yolks, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, baking soda and salt together.
Add flaxseed mixture and beat in well, then mix in the ground nuts.
Whip all the egg whites until soft-peak stage and quickly but gently fold them into the mixture.
Bake for 28-30 minutes. Cool in the pan before unmoulding.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.