MOROCCAN PASSOVER TORTE

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Intoxicating orange and coconut flavors, a light and perfect dessert for after a seder. It is pareve. If you want to, add whipped cream to the top. From Joan Nathan.

Provided by Susiecat too

Categories     Tarts

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
1 cup walnuts, chopped coarsely
2 cups unsweetened dried shredded coconut
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup orange liqueur
1 bittersweet chocolate square (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with 1/2 cup sugar until the mixture holds stiff peaks.
  • Without washing the beaters, beat the eggs yolk in a small bowl with the rest of the sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the yolks to the whites but do not stir.
  • Add the walnuts and gently fold the ingredients together.
  • Do the same with the coconut, one cup at a time.
  • Pour the cake batter into a greased 9-inch spring form pan, and bake for 45 minutes until lightly brown on top.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  • Mix together the orange juice and orange liqueur. Pour over the cake while it is still in the pan.
  • When the cake has cooled, place it in the refrigerator until it is time to serve.
  • Just before serving (add whipped cream here, if desired) garnish with bittersweet chocolate shavings.
  • Store in the refrigerator.

Silvia Vanessa Lopez
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This torte is a delicious and festive dessert for Passover. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


nara
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I've made this torte several times now and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover matzo.


Omar Khan One
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This torte is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love the combination of flavors.


ARIF Billah
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I made this torte for my family and they loved it! It's a great dessert for Passover or any other occasion.


abbas Abhi
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This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it! It's so delicious and impressive-looking.


Ted Chosen
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This torte is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of spices. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Md mozzammel Hoque
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I've made this torte several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Kena Bejiga
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This torte is a great way to use up leftover matzo. It's also a delicious and festive dessert for Passover.


Rana Toheed
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I made this torte for Passover last year and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even had people asking me for the recipe. It's a really easy recipe to follow, and the results are always amazing.


Rodney Floors
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This torte was absolutely delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the texture was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


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