Flourless Chocolate-Orange Almond Cake Recipe

Name: Flourless Chocolate-Orange Almond Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Brush bottom of 10-inch-diameter springform pan generously with margarine.
3
Blend almonds and 1/4 cup sugar in processor until almonds are finely ground.
4
Add chocolate; blend until chocolate is finely ground, scraping sides and bottom of bowl occasionally.
5
Whisk cocoa, orange juice, and orange peel in small bowl until smooth.
6
Combine egg yolks and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar in large bowl.
7
Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean.
8
Using electric mixer, beat until yolk mixture is very thick, about 4 minutes.
9
Beat in cocoa mixture.
10
Fold in ground-almond mixture.
11
Using clean dry beaters, beat egg whites and salt in another large bowl until soft peaks form.
12
Gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar, beating until whites are stiff but not dry.
13
Fold whites into chocolate batter in 3 additions.
14
Transfer to prepared pan.
15
Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
16
Cool cake completely in pan on rack.
17
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
18
Cover with foil; store at room temperature.)
19
Cut around cake in pan; release sides.
20
Cut cake into wedges.
21
Transfer to plates.
22
Place scoop of sorbet alongside.

1010

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Flourless Chocolate-Orange Almond Cake 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.

Flourless Chocolate-Orange Almond Cake

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