Best 2 Flourless Chocolate Orange Almond Cake Recipes

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Flourless chocolate orange almond cake is an incredibly decadent and rich dessert that is sure to impress any chocolate lover. With its bold chocolate flavor, zesty orange notes, and nutty almond texture, this cake is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This article will provide you with the best recipe for creating this exquisite flourless chocolate orange almond cake, ensuring that you can impress your friends and family with your culinary skills.

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FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE-ORANGE ALMOND CAKE



Flourless Chocolate-Orange Almond Cake image

This flourless chocolate-orange almond cake is bittersweet in the best way.

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Passover     Orange     Almond     Vanilla     Kosher     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Pareve kosher-for-Passover margarine, melted
1 1/4 cups whole almonds (6 to 7 ounces)
1 cup sugar, divided
6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
6 large eggs, separated
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1/4 teaspoon salt
Chocolate-Orange Sorbet

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush bottom of 10-inch-diameter springform pan generously with margarine. Blend almonds and 1/4 cup sugar in processor until almonds are finely ground. Add chocolate; blend until chocolate is finely ground, scraping sides and bottom of bowl occasionally.
  • Whisk cocoa, orange juice, and orange peel in small bowl until smooth. Combine egg yolks and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar in large bowl. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean. Using electric mixer, beat until yolk mixture is very thick, about 4 minutes. Beat in cocoa mixture. Fold in ground-almond mixture. Using clean dry beaters, beat egg whites and salt in another large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar, beating until whites are stiff but not dry. Fold whites into chocolate batter in 3 additions. Transfer to prepared pan.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool cake completely in pan on rack. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with foil; store at room temperature.)
  • Cut around cake in pan; release sides. Cut cake into wedges. Transfer to plates. Place scoop of sorbet alongside.

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE-ORANGE ALMOND CAKE



Flourless Chocolate-Orange Almond Cake image

One of my friend's has celiac disease and cannot eat anything with gluten. Unfortunately for her, this usually means she cannot enjoy a lot of foods, particularly desserts, at gatherings. I made this cake with her in mind for our holiday party. It is rather time-consuming but definately worth it! The cake was rich and decadent and my friends really enjoyed it.

Provided by RunninLion

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups whole almonds (about 6-7 oz.)
1 cup sugar, divided
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 teaspoons fresh grated orange peel
6 large eggs, seperated
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise (or 1 tsp extract)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brush bottom of 10-inch springform pan generously with butter or margarine.
  • Blend almonds and 1/4 cup sugar in food processor until almonds are finely ground. Add chocolate; blend until chocolate is finely ground.
  • Whisk cocoa, orange juice and orange peel in small bowl until smooth.
  • In another bowl, combine egg yolks and 1/2 cup + 2 Tbs. sugar. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat until yolk mixture is very thick, about 4 minutes.
  • Beat in cocoa mixture. Fold in ground-almond mixture.
  • Using clean dry beaters, beat egg whites and salt in another large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add 2 Tbs. sugar, beating until whites are stiff but not dry.
  • Fold whites into chocolate batter in 3 additions. Transfer to prepared pan.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
  • Cool cake completely in pan on rack. If making a day ahead of time, cover with foil and store at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will have a big impact on the final flavor of the cake. Opt for a high-quality bittersweet or semisweet chocolate that has a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Don't overbeat the egg whites: Overbeaten egg whites will make the cake tough. Beat them until they are stiff but not dry.
  • Fold the egg whites into the batter gently: Be careful not to overmix the batter, or you will deflate the egg whites and the cake will be less fluffy.
  • Bake the cake in a water bath: Baking the cake in a water bath helps to create a moist and evenly cooked cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving: The cake will be easier to slice and serve if you let it cool completely before cutting into it.

Conclusion:

This flourless chocolate orange almond cake is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its rich chocolate flavor, zesty orange notes, and nutty almond texture, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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