Chocolate Almond Orange Cake Recipe

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Chocolate Almond Orange Cake
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  1. 1. Heat oven to 300°F. Place toasted almonds in food processor bowl; cover and process just until finely ground. Set aside.
  2. 2. Beat egg yolks in large bowl until thick and lemon colored. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until thick. Stir in water and orange peel. Stir together potato starch, cocoa and cake meal; fold into yolk mixture. Fold in ground almonds.
  3. 3. Beat egg whites and salt in separate large bowl on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar in small amounts, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently fold about 1 cup egg white mixture into yolk mixture; fold all yolk mixture into remaining whites. Pour into ungreased 10-inch tube pan; spread evenly.
  4. 4. Bake 30 minutes. Without opening oven door, increase oven temperature to 325°F. Bake 15 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly. Invert cake on heat-proof funnel or bottle. Cool completely.
  5. 5. Carefully run knife along side of pan to loosen cake; remove from pan. Garnish as desired. Serve with COCOA-ORANGE SAUCE, if desired. 12 to 16 servings.
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  7. COCOA-ORANGE SAUCE: Combine 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa in medium saucepan. Add 2/3 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to full boil; boil, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 to 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated orange peel; cook 1 minute. Cool to room temperature. About 1 cup sauce.
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  9. * To toast almonds: Heat oven to 350°F. Spread almonds in thin layer in shallow baking pan. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown; cool
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 228.43 Kcal (956 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.17g 19%
Cholesterol 95.48mg 32%
Sodium 89.98mg 4%
Potassium 155.21mg 3%
Total Carbs 25.22g 8%
Sugars 13.16g 53%
Dietary Fiber 3.34g 13%
Protein 7.52g 15%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 57.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 301.67 Kcal (1263 kJ)
Calories from fat 144.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.08g 19%
Cholesterol 126.09mg 32%
Sodium 118.83mg 4%
Potassium 204.98mg 3%
Total Carbs 33.3g 8%
Sugars 17.37g 53%
Dietary Fiber 4.41g 13%
Protein 9.93g 15%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 1.7mg 7%
Calcium 75.9mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.9
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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