So You Want to Live in Hawaii

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Hungarian Walnut Torte

Before Hawaii: a story and recipe from The Baking Wizard!

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Greg Patent
Mar 31, 2020
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Adapted from “A Baker’s Odyssey,” by Greg Patent This is a spectacular 3-layer walnut torte, about 4 inches tall, filled and frosted with mocha whipped cream.  The tender, not too sweet, cake layers--given their structure and flavor from ground walnuts and fresh bread crumbs--are leavened only by beaten eggs. 

Make this for a special celebration, or whe…

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