Walnut Cake Recipe | Food Network

Ingredients

• 4 ounces/110 g shelled walnuts, plus more for decorating
• 2 to 4 tablespoons fine breadcrumbs
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature, separated
• 1/2 cup/100 g granulated sugar
• 4 tablespoons grated bittersweet chocolate, optional
• 1/4 cup/60 g butter, melted until soft enough to pour but not oily
• 1 tablespoon espresso, Cognac, Irish cream liqueur or other liqueur
• Confectioners' sugar, for serving
• Whipped cream and chocolate shavings, or coffee ice cream, for serving