Chocolate Citrus Almond Torte
Chocolate Citrus Almond Torte might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 619 calories, 11g of protein, and 45g of fat each. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. Head to the store and pick up bittersweet chocolate, lemon zest, sugar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.
Instructions
Coat a 10-in. springform pan with cooking spray.
In a food processor, pulse almonds and bittersweet chocolate until finely ground.
Add cocoa and pulse to combine.
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.
In a clean bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form; do not overbeat.
Gently fold whites into chocolate mixture, then pour into the prepared pan.
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.