Chocolate Citrus Almond Torte Recipe

Name: Chocolate Citrus Almond Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups whole blanched almonds, toasted; 8 ounces good-quality bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for dusting cake; 6 large eggs, separated; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon grated fresh orange zest; 2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon zest; ¼ tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

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Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Coat a 10-in. springform pan with cooking spray.
2
In a food processor, pulse almonds and bittersweet chocolate until finely ground. Add cocoa and pulse to combine.
3
In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and lemon zest until the mixture is thick and pale. Beat in the chocolate-almond mixture and melted butter.
4
In a clean bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form; do not overbeat.
5
Gently fold whites into chocolate mixture, then pour into the prepared pan.
6
Bake until cake pulls away from edges of pan and top is well browned, about 50 minutes. Let cool completely on a rack. To serve, run a knife around cake, release pan, and cut cake into wedges. Garnish with a light dusting of cocoa powder if you like.
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Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

1023

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups whole blanched almonds, toasted, 8 ounces good-quality bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for dusting cake, 6 large eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Citrus Almond Torte falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Chocolate Citrus Almond Torte

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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