9 eggs, separated
1 c. powdered sugar
1 c. ground walnuts
1 c. chocolate chips, melted
1 tsp. vanilla

ICING:

1 c. heavy cream
1/3 c. powdered sugar
1/3 c. cocoa

Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Add powdered sugar. Beat well. Add ground walnuts and melted chips and blend thoroughly. Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Fold into first mixture. Add vanilla during folding. Pour into ungreased tube pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Remove from pan after 10 to 15 minutes of cooling. Yield: 16 to 20 servings.

ICING: Combine heavy cream, powdered sugar and cocoa in bowl. Beat until of spreading consistency. Spread on top and sides of cooled cake.