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Pumpkin Pecan Torta




Source of Recipe


emeril lagasse






List of Ingredients



• 6 T flour
  
• 1 tsp baking powder
  
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  
• 4 eggs, separated
  
• 2/3 cup sugar
  
• 1 cup solid pack canned pumpkin
  
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
  
• 1/2 cup ground pecans
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 9" spring form pan.
   
2. In a bowl combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and cloves.
   
3. In another bowl, beat egg whites until foamy, add 3 T sugar; beat until stiff peaks form.
   
4. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with the remaining sugar until pale, about 1 minute. Add pumpkin and vanilla and beat until well blended. Stir in flour mixture. Fold in egg whites and pecans.
   
5. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes, let cool 10 minutes, and remove from pan. Serve each slice with whipped cream, mint, candied pecans, or powdered sugar.
   






Final Comments


Yield: 8-10 servings.