Walnut Torte | Desserts | Umami

Ingredients

• 12 large eggs, separated
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup finely ground walnuts, more for garnish
• 1/4 cup cake flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 5 large egg yolks
• 1 1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 ounces German sweet chocolate, melted and cooled
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup (8-ounces) unsalted butter, softened
• Chocolate curls
• Coarsely chopped walnuts