Chocolate Citrus Almond Torte

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

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Preheat oven to 35
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Coat a 10-in. springform pan with cooking spray.
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In a food processor, pulse almonds and bittersweet chocolate until finely ground.
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Add cocoa and pulse to combine.
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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.
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In a clean bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form; do not overbeat.
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Gently fold whites into chocolate mixture, then pour into the prepared pan.
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8
Bake until cake pulls away from edges of pan and top is well browned, about 50 minutes.
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Let cool completely on a rack. To serve, run a knife around cake, release pan, and cut cake into wedges.
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Garnish with a light dusting of cocoa powder if you like.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score7
Dish TypesSide Dish
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