Aunt Betty's Chocolate Spice Cake Recipe

• 1 c. minced walnuts
• 2 Tbsp. non-dairy margarine melted
• 1/2 c. finely-grnd walnuts
• 3/4 c. non-dairy margarine room temperature
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 4 x Large eggs separated
• 1 3/4 c. sifted cake flour
• 2 tsp baking pwdr
• 1/2 tsp grnd cloves
• 1/2 tsp grnd cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp grnd allspice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 c. orange juice
• 4 ounce unsweetened chocolate melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 8 ounce semisweet chocolate coarsely minced
• 1/2 c. strong brewed coffee
• 1/2 c. apricot or possibly strawberry preserves strained
• 1 Tbsp. fruit liqueur (optional)

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