Flourless Walnut Cake

This is a very simple recipe that depends entirely on the quality of the walnuts. If you suspect your walnuts have been in storage for a while, lightly toast them on a baking sheet in a preheated 375°F oven for 3 to 4 minutes to refresh their flavor. This is a great cake to serve with a late-harvest Riesling or sweet orange Muscat wine. Be sure the chopped walnuts are loose and that you haven’t turned them into walnut butter.