Vegan Chocolate - Orange Torte
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 14
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 224.9
- Total Fat: 11.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 0.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 32.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Vegan Chocolate - Orange Torte calories by ingredient
Introduction
Adapted from Vegan Chocolate by Fran Costigan, this torte is full of orange, fruity olive oil, almond and chocolate notes that will satisfy any chocoholic - not to mention it's egg-free, dairy free and a source of whole grains! The chocolate-orange ganache on it's own is to die for too, especially if you're a Terry's fan :-) Adapted from Vegan Chocolate by Fran Costigan, this torte is full of orange, fruity olive oil, almond and chocolate notes that will satisfy any chocoholic - not to mention it's egg-free, dairy free and a source of whole grains! The chocolate-orange ganache on it's own is to die for too, especially if you're a Terry's fan :-)Number of Servings: 14
Ingredients
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1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
¼ cup oat flour
2 tbsp cocoa powder
¾ cup sugar
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp baking powder
⅓ cup ground almonds
1 cup orange juice concentrate
⅓ cup flavourful extra virgin olive oil
Finely grated zest of 2 large oranges, preferably organic
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
½ tbsp vanilla
½ tsp almond extract
2 tbsp ground almonds
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Glaze / Topping:
Zest of 1 orange
¼ cup orange juice concentrate
3 ½ oz stevia-sweetened bittersweet chocolate
2 tsp olive oil
1 packet vanilla flavoured stevia
pinch sea salt
2 tbsp flaked almonds
Tips
Adapted from Vegan Chocolate: Unapologetically Luscious and Decadent Dairy Free Desserts by Fran Costigan © 2013, Running Press.
Directions
Preheat to 350°F and line a 9” springform pan with parchment.
Whisk together flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda, salt, baking powder and ground almonds
In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice concentrate, oil, zest, vinegar, vanilla and almond extracts.
Pour into the dry mixture and whisk until the batter is smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Rotate the pan to level the batter and tap it lightly on the counter. Bake for 43 to 45 minutes.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a rack.
Sprinkle cake with 1 tbsp ground almonds and cool completely.
When cool, sprinkle serving plate with remaining almonds and invert cake onto it. Set aside while preparing glaze.
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Glaze / Topping:
Combine orange zest, orange juice concentrate and chocolate in a small saucepan and melt gently over low heat.
Stir in oil, flavoured stevia and salt.
Pour into a bowl and let sit 15-20 minutes to thicken before use.
Pour glaze over the cake and sprinkle generously with flaked almonds
Serving Size: Makes one 9" cake, 14 slices
Number of Servings: 14
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.
Whisk together flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda, salt, baking powder and ground almonds
In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice concentrate, oil, zest, vinegar, vanilla and almond extracts.
Pour into the dry mixture and whisk until the batter is smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Rotate the pan to level the batter and tap it lightly on the counter. Bake for 43 to 45 minutes.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a rack.
Sprinkle cake with 1 tbsp ground almonds and cool completely.
When cool, sprinkle serving plate with remaining almonds and invert cake onto it. Set aside while preparing glaze.
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Glaze / Topping:
Combine orange zest, orange juice concentrate and chocolate in a small saucepan and melt gently over low heat.
Stir in oil, flavoured stevia and salt.
Pour into a bowl and let sit 15-20 minutes to thicken before use.
Pour glaze over the cake and sprinkle generously with flaked almonds
Serving Size: Makes one 9" cake, 14 slices
Number of Servings: 14
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.