Strawberry Walnut Torte Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted and cooled
• 1/4 cup plus 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
• 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 3 large eggs
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• FROSTING:
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 jar (12 ounces) strawberry preserves, divided
• 4 cups halved fresh strawberries