ORANGE CHOCOLATE TORTE
This impressive torte is doubly delicious with chocolate in both the batter and frosting. Orange marmalade adds a bit of tartness.-Nancy Mueller, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Line an 8-in. square baking dish with parchment paper; coat paper with cooking spray and set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. In a small bowl, combine the chocolate syrup, water, orange liqueur and orange zest. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with water mixture., Pour into prepared dish. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., Split cake in half horizontally; sprinkle cut sides with orange liqueur. Place bottom layer, cut side up, on a serving plate; spread with marmalade. Top with remaining layer, cut side down., For frosting, in a heavy saucepan, combine cream and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Stir in chocolate chips until melted. Cool to room temperature; stir until smooth. Spread over top of cake. Garnish with kumquats if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Hussein Al-Omari
[email protected]This torte was delicious! The orange and chocolate flavors were perfect together. I will definitely be making this again.
Aesthetic Zone
[email protected]This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would try using a dark chocolate next time to balance out the sweetness.
Jinda Tamang
[email protected]This torte was very easy to make and it turned out great! The orange flavor was very subtle, but it was still there. I will definitely be making this again.
Jamariana Hardwick
[email protected]I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he had ever had. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Ashbail2 Malik
[email protected]This torte was amazing! The orange and chocolate flavors were perfect together, and the texture was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
Omar Shoieb
[email protected]This torte was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was still very good. I think I would try adding some more liquid next time, maybe some orange juice or milk.
Mugiwara Luffy
[email protected]I love orange and chocolate together, so I knew I had to try this torte. It did not disappoint! The flavors were perfect and the texture was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Folashade Mercyspeak
[email protected]This was my first time making a torte, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the torte came out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Ashraf Hossain (RUBEL)
[email protected]This torte was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was still very good. I think I would try using a different type of flour next time, maybe a cake flour.
mohammad Farid
[email protected]I made this torte for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of orange and chocolate. The torte was also very easy to make, which is always a bonus.
Belen Guerra
[email protected]This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The orange flavor was very prominent, and the chocolate was rich and decadent. I would recommend using a semi-sweet chocolate instead of a milk chocolate to balance out the swee
Wesley Nichols
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! The torte was moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Hashim Mponda
[email protected]This orange chocolate torte was a delightful treat! The combination of flavors was perfect, with the orange adding a refreshing brightness to the rich chocolate. The texture was also spot-on, with a moist and tender crumb. I will definitely be making