Clementine Torte

Posted on December 19th, 2007 at 11:43 am by admin under Recipes, Dessert

Clementine Torte
Yield: one 9 inch torte.

1 pound Clementines (4 to 6 depending on size)
6 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups granulated white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 3/4 cups almond meal or ground almonds

Place the Clementines in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and then simmer the Clementines for about two hours. Drain and let the oranges cool completely.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. Butter and line a 9 inch (23 cm) springform pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
Once the Clementines have completely cooled, slice in half, and remove any seeds. Place the Clementine halves (skins and all) in your food processor, along with the eggs, and process until thoroughly blended. Add the vanilla extract and process until incorporated. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the sugar, baking powder, salt and ground almonds. Add the orange mixture to the almond mixture and whisk or stir to combine. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean (you may need to cover the cake with aluminum foil about halfway through baking to prevent over browning). Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool. Once it has completely cooled, remove the sides of the springform pan.

This cake is best after it has been allowed to sit for a few days. Serve with a dollop of softly whipped cream.

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December 19th, 2007