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December 14, 2010

Walnut Torte with Coffee Whipped Cream (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

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In this household, it’s not only holiday season, it’s also birthday season. We have a multitude of family members born in the late fall and early winter, so the usual hustle and bustle of the holidays is magnified with the hustle and bustle of birthdays. This is especially true when those family members are children. Although it means significantly more work for us parents, I feel that little kids need their own birthday celebration separate and apart from the holiday festivities. My beautiful Celia turned four this past weekend, and as my dad, who is also a December baby, was here with his wife, we had a little family celebration. There were cupcakes for the kids, and a low carb, gluten free walnut torte for the adults.

My beautiful girl

I may have mentioned my passion for walnuts on this blog a few times, so I will try to refrain from boring you with that again. Suffice it to say that when flipping through old back issues of Bon Appetit, a recipe for a flourless walnut torte stopped me dead in my tracks. A quick glance at the ingredient list confirmed what I already suspected – that I could make a sugar-free version of this that would be virtually indistinguishable from the original. The only change I needed to make was the sweetener.

The Results: This really makes for a wonderful, elegant dessert. The texture is remarkably light, almost airy, from all the egg whites and whipped cream. And walnuts and coffee go surprisingly well together, it’s a flavour combination I wouldn’t think of on my own, but I won’t hesitate to make again. And if you are diabetic or a carb-counter, this is a dream dessert as each slice has only 2.9g of effective carbohydrate. Everyone agreed that you wouldn’t have a clue that this was a low carb version unless someone told you.

Walnut Torte with Coffee Whipped Cream – adapted from Bon Appetit, Oct. 2005

1 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
4 large eggs, separated
1/4 cup granulated erythritol
16-20 drops stevia extract

1 cup heavy cream, chilled
2 tbsp powdered erythritol
1 tsp instant coffee crystals
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
12 drops stevia extract
2 tbsp chopped walnuts for garnish

Preheat oven to 350F and butter the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

Process 1 cup of walnuts in a food processor until finely ground, but not clumping together. Do not overgrind as you will get walnut butter!

In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Gradually add erythritol and then stevia extract, beating until well combined. Stir in ground walnuts.

Using clean, dry beaters, beat egg whites in another large bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold into nut mixture in two additions. Transfer batter to prepared baking pan and bake until a tester inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 40 minutes.

Cool for 5 minutes and then run a sharp knife between cake and pan sides to loosen. Remove pan sides and let cool completely on a wire rack. Cake will fall in center.

Using an electric mixer, beat cream, powdered erythritol, coffee, vanilla and stevia until peaks form. Spread coffee whipped cream onto top of cake. Sprinke with chopped walnuts and serve.

Makes 10 servings. 10.1g total carbs per serving but only 2.9g if you subtract erythritol.

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Filed Under: Cakes, Gluten Free, Low Carb

Nutritional Disclaimer

Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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Comments

  1. El says

    December 14, 2010 at 7:47 pm

    The cake looks amazing. And, your daughter is absolutely gorgeous!

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    • Gen says

      March 22, 2014 at 5:44 pm

      Like you, I love walnuts and love coffee…putting the 2 together was genius!! I made this the torte and, not only, it was super easy, it was truly deliciousssss!!

      Thank you πŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. Sommer J says

    December 14, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    She is a dollbaby!!! Happy birthday, gorgeous!!!

    So I've always wanted to make a flourless cake. This looks delicious and light! I can see myself effortlessly eating the whole thing to myself…especially with the walnuts. NOMNOM!

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  3. C&G says

    December 14, 2010 at 8:24 pm

    the cake looks amazing : walnut + coffee whipped cream sounds very good!

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  4. Sprinkles of Parsley says

    December 14, 2010 at 8:50 pm

    BEAUTIFUL!! I love the photos you've displayed! Sounds and looks absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  5. Amy Bakes EVerything says

    December 14, 2010 at 9:28 pm

    I've never thought of walnuts and coffee either, but I'll bet it's amazing! Well done!

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  6. Emma says

    December 14, 2010 at 9:57 pm

    The cake looks amazing as always Carolyn but .. you have a future beauty queen on your hands with your little one (that or a lot of sleepless nights in around 12 years or so) πŸ˜‰

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  7. Felice says

    December 14, 2010 at 10:10 pm

    Your daughter looks like a little Princess. What a great combination of flavors.

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  8. Emily Z says

    December 14, 2010 at 10:17 pm

    Your little girl is beautiful. Happy Birthday to her! So is your torte (beautiful, that is)! The flavors sound delicious!

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  9. Stephanie says

    December 14, 2010 at 10:43 pm

    You are to walnuts like I am to artichokes. Love them! I do love walnuts, too, though. :-p Actually, I pretty much love everything I put my hands on. Well, within reason.

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  10. [email protected] says

    December 14, 2010 at 11:07 pm

    That is a knock your socks off cake – love it…. everything about it!

    Megs

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  11. Jennifer says

    December 14, 2010 at 11:10 pm

    Carolyn, your little girl is as beautiful as I imagined when you spoke about her. Wow, those eyes!! Like mother like daughter! You are blessed beyond belief.

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  12. Spicie Foodie says

    December 14, 2010 at 11:18 pm

    Happy birthday to your beautiful little girl and father. I think it's great you give them a special celebration even though you are busy with the holiday. This torte looks heavenly and I sure it tasted so. Really sounds delish!

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  13. Sandra says

    December 14, 2010 at 11:26 pm

    Happy B-Day to your daughter who is absolutely gorgeous just like you! (She really looks a lot like you)
    Cake is fantastic, and looks very tasty! btw, all three of my kids are born around this time Late Nov. and two in Dec. So I feel your sweet pain:))

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  14. Torviewtoronto says

    December 14, 2010 at 11:32 pm

    Thank you πŸ™‚
    Happy Birthday to your daughter and dad
    delicious cake yay you guys had a party too

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  15. Kimberly Peterson says

    December 14, 2010 at 11:44 pm

    Aaawwww Happy Birthday to your beautiful girl, turned 4! Kids just grow up so quickly don't they?

    If I don't get to visit your blog until the new year (because I'm going away for the holidays and therefore will be offline), have a MERRY CHRISTMAS and happy holidays and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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  16. Joy says

    December 15, 2010 at 1:06 am

    Ohhh that looks beautiful.

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  17. Jeanine says

    December 15, 2010 at 2:39 am

    That torte looks fabulous! Happy Birthday to everyone!

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  18. Cake Duchess says

    December 15, 2010 at 3:06 am

    Happy Birthday to Celia-she is gorgeous (like her pretty mommy!!).
    Love this recipe. I also really like walnuts!!

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  19. Wilde in the Kitchen says

    December 15, 2010 at 3:29 am

    This cake looks amazing, I love walnuts!

    Reply
  20. claire says

    December 15, 2010 at 4:11 am

    happy birthday to your daughter! she is precious! such a cute little princess with her crown!

    Reply
  21. whatsfordinneracrossstatelines says

    December 15, 2010 at 4:16 am

    Your daughter is adorable! Tell her I said Happy Birthday! This photo is stunning, hope they feature it. I wouldn't ever guess that was low-carb. I would so eat this. I have to get the erythriol so I can try this.
    -Gina-

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  22. Boulder Locavore says

    December 15, 2010 at 4:30 am

    Happpy Birthday to Celia! She favors her pretty Mommy! 'Coffee whip cream'? I will never want it any other way now! Visionary.

    Reply
  23. sara @ CaffeIna says

    December 15, 2010 at 4:38 am

    In Italy, these is the season of walnut tortes but I've never tried one with this amazing coffee cream on top. A must try!

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  24. AnjasFood4Thought says

    December 15, 2010 at 4:46 am

    This cake looks absolutely delicious. I have been looking for a nut cake for a long time. All my attempts turned out very dry.Will give this one a try. How can I substitute the erythritol? Would it be the same amount normal sugar, brown sugar, palm sugar agave syrup? Hope you can help me with this.
    And your daughter is gorgeous.

    Anja

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  25. Joanne says

    December 15, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    happy birthday to your little doll! She is adorable!

    I love that you got to have your cake and eat it too! This flourless walnut torte sounds delicious. And the way you describe the texture…mmm I would love this.

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  26. Tes says

    December 15, 2010 at 1:17 pm

    Happy birthday to your dollbaby πŸ™‚

    Ummm this whipped cream sounds delightful. I have to try it πŸ™‚

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  27. Dimah says

    December 15, 2010 at 5:15 pm

    Wow, this looks amazing! Happy Birthday to everyone!

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  28. Kristen says

    December 15, 2010 at 5:59 pm

    We have a lot of birthdays in the fall/winter, too. I love the elegant cake that you made to celebrate. It sounds wonderful.

    Reply
  29. Elisabeth says

    December 15, 2010 at 6:49 pm

    Wow, Carolyn-Your little angel looks just like you…that gorgeous platinum blond hair, and the beautiful blue eyes. You are truly blessed!
    The torte is so light, and yummy…love the coffee whipped topping too.
    Thanks for sharing!…and HAPPY BITHDAY to your little one, and your family, of Dec. birthdays!

    Reply
  30. Table Talk says

    December 15, 2010 at 7:26 pm

    We too have a few December birthdays sandwiched in before and after Christmas, which is hard, when there are so many other cookies and treats around. Adding a birthday cake (or 3), can betricky. I am going to try this one for my mom's b-day; I know she will love it!

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  31. Lynn @ I'll Have What She's Having says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:02 am

    My birthday is a week after Christmas, I was always so disappointed when I got a birthday/Christmas gift. I think making sure everyone gets to properly celebrate is important. This cake looks like a great way to do that!
    I've got a blog award for you at my site. Hope you'll stop by to pick it up!

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  32. BakingWithoutaBox says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:30 am

    Look at that angelic little face!!! Beautiful looking torte.

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  33. Amy at TheSceneFromMe says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:34 am

    This looks great! Something my father would love for me to make him for his birthday next month πŸ™‚

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  34. Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:28 am

    Happy Birthday to your beautiful little girl and you dad! She is just SO cute! πŸ™‚

    That torte looks AMAZING! I have an obession with walnuts too and can't get enough of them, especially in desserts. I love the idea of coffee whipped cream. The combination of walnuts and coffee sounds delicious! πŸ™‚

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  35. Sara says

    December 17, 2010 at 12:45 am

    Coffee whipped cream!?!?! That sounds amazing. Can't wait to get make some for myself.

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  36. kitchenarian says

    December 17, 2010 at 2:28 am

    I am in love with the idea of coffee whipped cream. Perfect on this dessert, on brownies, in my coffee and on a spoon! Great recipe. Thanks.

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  37. TiffKey says

    December 17, 2010 at 3:58 am

    low carb? gluten free? coffee whipped cream??!?!?!??!?!?!?!? amazing!

    Reply
  38. Angie's Recipes says

    December 17, 2010 at 6:05 am

    The torte looks absolutely fantastic! Flourless, nutty and with a creamy coffee cream…mmmm…I would love a second serving! (I bet your beautiful angel was wondering why she couldn't get one! LOL)
    And Happy belated Birthday, Celia!
    Angie

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  39. Lindsey @ Hot Polka Dot says

    December 17, 2010 at 5:21 pm

    That torte look dreamy! And what a good idea to add coffee to the whipped cream!

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  40. Stormy at LaMaoomba says

    December 18, 2010 at 8:12 pm

    Yum! And GF. I'll have to try it out over the holidays

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  41. She's Cookin' says

    December 19, 2010 at 1:41 am

    Your baby girl is gorgeous! Birthday wishes to both Celia and your dad. I love nutty desserts, and a light, airy, low-carb torte that looks this delicious is something that I can get behind – esp. with coffee flavored whipped cream!

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  42. Chef Dennis says

    December 19, 2010 at 8:22 pm

    your walnut torte looks so very very good!! and your little angel is precious! Thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful picture with us!
    Cheers
    Dennis

    Reply
  43. Anonymous says

    December 20, 2010 at 4:12 pm

    Delicious-I made this yesterday-so easy and very, very good!

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  44. Green Girl @ A little bit of everything says

    December 21, 2010 at 3:53 am

    Happy Birthday to your beautiful Celia and you dad! She is just so cute! πŸ™‚ (sorry for the delay)
    I love walnuts too and your torte looks amazing.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Hope you're having a wonderful week

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  45. The Urban Baker says

    December 21, 2010 at 3:23 pm

    this torte looks delicious. however, not as delicious as you little girl! i will take one just like her!

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  46. Kim - Liv Life says

    December 21, 2010 at 6:41 pm

    Oh, Carolyn, she is so sweet! What a lovely girl. My mom's birthday is shortly after Christmas, and yes, it is extra at this time of year, but we always do a big party between Christmas and New Years. And we always make sure that nothing is Christmassy at all, birthday all the way!
    Happy Birthday Celia!

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  47. sue says

    February 5, 2013 at 12:27 pm

    Love this recipe, but I’m trying to shop GMO-free. Erythritol is made from conventionally-farmed corn, so is very likely made from commodity corn, GMO’d. So you know of a brand that is certified Organic (therefore it would be sourced from non-GMO corn)?

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    • Carolyn says

      February 5, 2013 at 1:52 pm

      Actually, not all erythritol is made the same way and not all of it is made from corn. And Swerve is made from non-GMO sources. http://www.swervesweetener.com/f-a-q/#6

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      • sue says

        February 6, 2013 at 3:56 pm

        thanks–will look for it!

        Reply
  48. linda says

    July 1, 2014 at 8:25 am

    Hi, the recipe calls for 1 1/4 cups of walnuts, but seems to use only 1 cup (ignoring the garnish). Please advise – I’ve soaked and dehydrated my walnuts…….
    Thanks Carolyn – and Happy Canada Day to you from Burlington, Ontario!!

    Reply
  49. spirals73 says

    July 6, 2014 at 5:47 pm

    I was searching online to see if I could use ground walnuts as one does ground almonds in low-carb recipes. I am so glad you posted this! And even if one doesn’t subtract for erythritol, 10 grams for a dessert? That isn’t bad at all.

    Reply

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