ORANGE CHOCOLATE TORTE

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This impressive torte is doubly delicious with chocolate in both the batter and frosting. Orange marmalade adds a bit of tartness.-Nancy Mueller, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chocolate syrup
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
1/2 cup orange marmalade
FROSTING:
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Kumquats, optional

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square baking dish with parchment paper; coat paper with cooking spray and set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. In a small bowl, combine the chocolate syrup, water, orange liqueur and orange zest. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with water mixture., Pour into prepared dish. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., Split cake in half horizontally; sprinkle cut sides with orange liqueur. Place bottom layer, cut side up, on a serving plate; spread with marmalade. Top with remaining layer, cut side down., For frosting, in a heavy saucepan, combine cream and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Stir in chocolate chips until melted. Cool to room temperature; stir until smooth. Spread over top of cake. Garnish with kumquats if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

The Unknown
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This was my first time making a torte and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!


bow ty
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Overall, I thought this was a great recipe. It was easy to follow and the torte turned out delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


God Blessing
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I had a bit of trouble getting the torte out of the pan in one piece. I think I'll try greasing the pan more next time.


Shaniya Dorsey
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I found this recipe to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


RX Rakib
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I loved this torte. The orange flavor really shines through.


Javi Batres
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a rich and decadent torte that is sure to impress.


Mulota Maxwell
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I love how the orange and chocolate flavors complement each other in this torte. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Rebecca Michael
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I made this torte for a special occasion and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Ayabonga Mbeje
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I'm a professional chef and I was impressed with how easy this recipe was to follow. The end result was a stunning and delicious torte.


Kao Sar
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I've made this recipe several times and it always comes out perfect. It's a real crowd-pleaser.


Kakooza Faruk
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This was absolutely delightful and delicious!