Date, Almond And Walnut Torte

Directions

1. (Torta di Datteri, Mandorle e Noci) This incredibly simple dessert is also incredibly delicious. The trick here is in using scissors to cut up the dates and then mixing the dates and the nuts together slowly to make sure the sticky fruit doesn't clump together. Beat Large eggs with sugar in bowl. Add in softened butter and vanilla extract and beat well to mix. Sift together flour and baking pwdr, add in to egg mix and stir to combine. Put walnuts and almonds in bowl and stir to combine. Add in dates, little at time, stirring to mix very thoroughly. Add in nut mix to cake batter and fold very carefully and thoroughly. Line 9" round baking pan with parchment paper. Pour mix into pan and bake at 300 till wooden skewer stuck in middle comes out clean, about 30 to 35 min. Serve with whipped cream on side.