Decadent Passover Chocolate Orange Torte
This luscious and rich chocolate orange torte is a showstopper dessert perfect for Passover celebrations. Layered with a velvety chocolate interior infused with fresh orange flavor, this cake is adorned with a delightful apricot and orange filling that elevates its taste. Topped with a smooth chocolate glaze and garnished with crunchy walnuts and fresh orange sections, this dessert is as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether you are hosting family for the holiday or bringing dessert to a gathering, this torte will undoubtedly impress your guests with its exquisite flavors and elegant presentation.
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Servings
350
Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
eggs
8 (separated)
sugar
1 cup (divided (1/2 cup for yolks, 1/2 cup for whites))
semisweet chocolate
2 ounces (melted and cooled)
fresh orange juice
1/4 cup
grated orange rind
1 tablespoon
ground walnuts
2 cups (divided (1 cup for batter, 1 cup for garnish))
matzo cake meal
1/3 cup
potato starch
1/3 cup
oranges
2 (peeled, sectioned, and de-membraned)
apricot preserves
10 ounces (melted)
orange
1 (peeled, sectioned, and de-membraned)
orange juice
1/2 cup (for glaze)
semisweet chocolate
6 ounces (broken for glaze)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and prepare a 10-inch tube pan by leaving it ungreased.
2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks with 1/2 cup of sugar until the mixture is thick and pale in color.
3
Stir in the melted chocolate, fresh orange juice, and grated orange rind, mixing well to combine all the ingredients smoothly.
4
In a separate bowl, blend together 1 cup of ground walnuts, matzo cake meal, and potato starch. Gently fold this dry mixture into the chocolate egg yolk mixture until just incorporated.
5
In another clean and dry mixing bowl, whip the egg whites until they become foamy. Gradually sprinkle in the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
6
Carefully fold the chocolate mixture into the whipped egg whites in three additions, being gentle to not deflate the whites.
7
Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan and bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8
Once baked, invert the pan over the neck of a bottle to allow the cake to cool completely upside down.
9
While the cake cools, prepare the apricot filling by melting the apricot preserves in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in the de-membraned orange sections, allowing the mixture to cool for 5 minutes.
10
To make the chocolate glaze, heat 1/2 cup of orange juice until warm, then add the broken semisweet chocolate. Stir until fully melted and smooth, then set aside to cool for an additional 5 minutes.
11
Once the cake has cooled, run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake and gently remove it from the pan.
12
Slice the cake in half horizontally and spread the apricot-orange filling on the bottom half. Place the top half of the cake back on.
13
Pour the chocolate glaze over the top of the assembled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Finally, garnish with the remaining cup of ground walnuts and orange sections for a beautiful finish.
Nutrition Information
2g
Fat
7g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Decadent Passover Chocolate Orange Torte?
It is a rich, luscious chocolate orange torte specifically designed for Passover, featuring a velvet chocolate interior, apricot-orange filling, and a smooth chocolate glaze.
Is this recipe suitable for Passover?
Yes, it uses matzo cake meal and potato starch, making it appropriate for Passover celebrations.
What oven temperature is required for baking?
The oven should be preheated to 250 degrees Fahrenheit or 120 degrees Celsius.
What type of pan should be used?
A 10-inch tube pan is recommended for this recipe.
Do I need to grease the pan?
No, the instructions specify to leave the 10-inch tube pan ungreased.
How many eggs are needed for this torte?
The recipe requires 8 eggs, which need to be separated into yolks and whites.
How is the chocolate added to the batter?
Two ounces of semisweet chocolate should be melted and cooled before being stirred into the beaten egg yolk mixture.
What citrus elements are used in the batter?
The batter uses 1/4 cup of fresh orange juice and 1 tablespoon of grated orange rind.
What dry ingredients are included in the torte?
The dry ingredients consist of 1 cup of ground walnuts, matzo cake meal, and potato starch.
How should the egg whites be prepared?
Whip the egg whites until foamy, then gradually add 1/2 cup of sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
What is the technique for combining the chocolate mixture and egg whites?
Gently fold the chocolate mixture into the whipped egg whites in three separate additions to maintain the airiness.
How long does the cake bake?
The cake should bake for 55 to 60 minutes.
How do I check if the torte is done?
Insert a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, the cake is finished baking.
What is the cooling process for this cake?
Invert the pan over the neck of a bottle and let the cake cool completely upside down.
How do I make the apricot filling?
Melt 10 ounces of apricot preserves in a saucepan, remove from heat, and stir in de-membraned orange sections.
How is the chocolate glaze prepared?
Heat 1/2 cup of orange juice until warm, then stir in 6 ounces of broken semisweet chocolate until melted and smooth.
How do I assemble the torte?
Slice the cooled cake horizontally, spread the apricot-orange filling on the bottom half, and then place the top half back on.
What is used to garnish the dessert?
The torte is garnished with 1 cup of ground walnuts and fresh orange sections.
How many calories are in one serving?
Each serving contains approximately 350 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
There are 2 grams of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 7 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
How much protein is in each serving?
Each serving provides 1 gram of protein.
What is the total amount of ground walnuts needed?
You will need 2 cups of ground walnuts in total: 1 cup for the batter and 1 cup for the garnish.
Can I use regular flour instead of matzo cake meal?
This specific recipe is designed for Passover using matzo cake meal; replacing it with flour would change the texture and make it unsuitable for the holiday.
What type of chocolate is best for the glaze?
Semisweet chocolate is recommended for the glaze.
How many oranges are used in the whole recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 oranges to be sectioned and 1 additional orange to be sectioned, plus juice for the batter and glaze.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
The recipe is tagged with Passover, dessert, chocolate, orange, torte, gluten-free, spring, and celebration.
Why is potato starch used?
Potato starch acts as a thickener and flour substitute that is permissible during Passover.
Is the apricot filling applied while hot?
The filling should be allowed to cool for 5 minutes after mixing the preserves and oranges before being applied to the cake.
How do I remove the cake from the pan safely?
Once the cake is completely cooled, run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen it before gently lifting it out.