Flourless Chocolate-orange Almond Torte

[JennyC]

I was browsing food blogs and I came across this recipe. It sounds so delicious that I might have to make it tonight! I just thought that I would share.

Flourless Chocolate-Orange Almond Torte

Serves 2 (or 1, if you don't feel like sharing)

Ingredients

2/3 cup ground almond meal (you can also use hazelnut or pecans)

3 tablespoons good unsweetened cocoa powder

1/3 cup sugar or equivalent substitute (such as granulated Splenda)

1 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt

2 medium eggs

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablspoons water

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

To make:

1.Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a 4" mini springform pan or ramekin

2. Combine the dry ingredients and the zest in a bowl, followed by the eggs, oil, water, and extracts. Stir until well combined.

3. Pour into your greased pan and place in the oven. The baking time will vary depending on your oven and the humidity in the environment. Start checking it about 25 minutes into baking. It will be ready when the batter is set and the cake puffs up and cracks slightly. (Avoid inserting a tester)

Once it's ready, remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Remove the sides of the springform pan or serve right in the ramekin. Dust with confectioner's sugar or top with whipped cream to serve.

[kochac]

I made something just like this for dessert on Christmas Eve this year, and it was great so...go for it!! The only difference in the recipe I used was that the eggs were separated and beaten, which may have made it fluffier but definitely made for extra work. Let us know how yours turns out.