POPPY SEED GRAPEFRUIT TORTE

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Fresh flavors and an appealing look enliven this dessert. Dense Campari-infused cake is punctuated with golden raisins and jewel-like grapefruit segments; ribbons of white chocolate mousse topped with a confetti of poppy seeds add a celebratory note.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

Vegetable oil, cooking spray
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated Ruby Red grapefruit zest plus segments from 2 to 3 Ruby Red grapefruits (wider segments halved lengthwise).
1 tablespoon Campari
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 eggs, room temperature, separated
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cups poppy seeds, plus more for sprinkling
1/4 cup coarsely chopped golden raisins
White Chocolate Mousse for Grapefruit Torte

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Line bottom with parchment paper, and coat parchment. Set aside.
  • Put butter, 1 1/4 cups sugar, and the zest into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until pale and smooth, about 3 minutes. Mix in Campari and salt. Mix in egg yolks, 1 at a time, until creamy, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
  • Stir flour, poppy seeds, and raisins in a medium bowl. Stir into butter mixture.
  • Put egg whites and remaining 1 1/4 cups sugar into the clean bowl of the electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium speed until stiff but not dry peaks form. Fold into flour mixture. Spread batter into prepared pan, and smooth top with an offset spatula.
  • Bake until cake is deep golden brown and is pulling away from sides of pan, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack 15 minutes. Remove sides of pan; invert to remove bottom of pan and parchment. Reinvert onto rack; let cool completely (cake will sink slightly in the middle).
  • Using a long, sharp knife, cut cake horizontally into 3 equal layers. Place bottom layer on a serving platter. Top with half of the zest-flavored mousse. Arrange half of the grapefruit segments in a single layer on top. Top with another cake layer, and repeat layering with remaining zest-flavored mousse and grapefruit segments. Top with final cake layer. Refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes.
  • Spread a thin coat of plain mousse on top and sides of cake. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes. Spread another coat of mousse on sides until smooth and opaque. Transfer remaining mousse to a pastry bag fitted with a large petal tip (such as Ateco #180); pipe waves in concentric circles on top of cake. If mousse becomes too soft, refrigerate about 30 minutes, then stir until smooth. Sprinkle cake top with poppy seeds. Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 2 hours.

Karan Mandal
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Overall, I thought this torte was pretty good. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort for a special occasion.


Ronin Mitchell
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This torte is a bit too sweet for me, but my kids loved it. I might try making it with less sugar next time.


Brogan Caseday
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my torte didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The crust was too dry and the filling was a bit too tart.


alex torres
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I had some trouble finding poppy seeds, but I eventually found them at a specialty grocery store. The torte was worth the effort though.


Md Sukkur
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This torte is a bit sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Sartaj Abbasi Sartaj Abbasi
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I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best torte he's ever had.


Syco Dada
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This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a beautiful and delicious dessert that's perfect for special occasions.


Lawal Femi
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I love the combination of poppy seeds and grapefruit in this torte. It's a unique and delicious dessert.


Quran jones
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This was my first time making a torte and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the torte was delicious.


Safeer Raja
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I've made this torte several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dessert to bring to potlucks or parties.


Oliver Davis
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This torte is perfect for spring or summer. The grapefruit curd filling is light and airy, and the poppy seed crust is a nice contrast.


cylis_simps
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I'm not a big fan of grapefruit, but I loved this torte! The poppy seeds and almonds add a nice nutty flavor.


Tomiwa Kehinde
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What a delicious and refreshing torte! The grapefruit curd filling is amazing.


Zidi Larki
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This recipe was easy to follow and the torte turned out perfectly. I love the combination of poppy seeds and grapefruit.


Muhammad Liyaqat
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I made this torte for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.


Munirmunna Munirmunna
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This poppy seed grapefruit torte was a delightful treat! The combination of tangy grapefruit and nutty poppy seeds was perfect. I especially enjoyed the crumbly crust and the creamy filling.