FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE-ORANGE ALMOND CAKE
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
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.
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Shoaib Raza
[email protected]This cake is okay. It's not the best flourless chocolate cake I've ever had, but it's not bad either. I probably wouldn't make it again, but I wouldn't discourage anyone from trying it.
Real Boy
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out terrible. It was dry and crumbly and had no flavor. I would not recommend this recipe.
Tristen Alonso
[email protected]This cake is good, but not great. The texture is a bit too dense for my taste and the flavor is a bit too sweet. I would not make this cake again.
Abisai Ndamanomhata
[email protected]This cake is amazing! It's so moist and chocolatey, with a hint of orange. The almonds add a nice crunch and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
djdidiruziriuuudKursat Saganak
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making a flourless chocolate cake, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cake was moist and delicious, with a rich chocolate flavor. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Mustafa Almoustafa
[email protected]This cake is dense and rich, with a strong chocolate flavor. The orange zest adds a nice brightness and the almonds give it a nice texture. I would definitely make this cake again.
Nate Malec
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a winner. The flavor is amazing and the texture is perfect. I love serving it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Jay Ansted
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that it's flourless, so it's gluten-free and perfect for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivities.
Melvin Brantley
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the moist, dense texture. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Naledi Nleya
[email protected]This flourless chocolate orange almond cake is a true delight! The texture is dense and fudgy, with a rich chocolate flavor and a hint of orange zest. The almonds add a nice crunch and a nutty flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!