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Orange-Scented Bittersweet Chocolate Cake with Candied Blood Orange Compote Recipe

Orange-Scented Bittersweet Chocolate Cake with Candied Blood Orange Compote Recipe

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Orange-Scented Bittersweet Chocolate Cake with Candied Blood Orange Compote

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 medium or 4 small blood oranges
2 1/2 cups (or more) water
1 cup sugar
2 tbsp grand marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 lb bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 61% cacao), chopped
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1 tbsp grand marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
2 tsp finely grated orange peel
4 large eggs
3/4 cup sour cream
6 oz bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 61% cacao), chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
2 tbsp dark corn syrup

Directions:

For compote: Cut ends off oranges. Cut oranges with peel lengthwise in half, then cut each half lengthwise into 3 wedges. Combine 2 1/2 cups water and sugar in large saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add orange wedges and any accumulated juices to syrup and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until orange peel is soft and translucent and syrup is reduced and thickened, turning orange wedges occasionally and adding more water by 1/4 cupfuls as needed if syrup is too thick before orange wedges are soft, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in orange liqueur. Cool 15 minutes. Transfer to small container. Cover and chill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep chilled. Bring to room temperature before using.
For cake: Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325°F. Lightly butter 10-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper; butter parchment.
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl to blend. Combine chocolate and butter in large metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water; stir until chocolate-butter mixture is melted and smooth. Remove bowl from over water; add both sugars, orange liqueur, and orange peel and whisk until blended (mixture will look grainy). Add eggs, 2 at a time, and whisk until just blended after each addition. Whisk in sour cream. Add flour mixture and stir in with rubber spatula just until incorporated. Transfer batter to prepared pan; spread evenly.
Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 50 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack 30 minutes. Run small knife around sides of cake to loosen. Invert cake onto rack; peel off parchment. Cool cake completely (center may sink slightly).
For glaze: Combine chocolate and butter in small metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water; stir until chocolate-butter mixture is melted and smooth. Whisk in corn syrup. Cool glaze until barely warm but still pourable, about 10 minutes.
Pour glaze onto center of cake. Using small offset spatula, spread glaze over top of cake, leaving 1/2-inch plain border around top edge. Let stand at room temperature until glaze sets, about 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover with cake dome and store at room temperature.
Using hot dry knife and wiping knife clean between slices, cut cake into slices. Divide among plates. Serve some candied orange compote alongside.
Ingredient tip: Blood oranges are available at some supermarkets and farmers' markets. If you can't find them, use another thin-skinned citrus fruit (such as tangelos) instead.
Per serving: 716.2 calories, 52.4 % calories from fat, 41.7 g fat, 23.5 g saturated fat, 120.6 mg cholesterol, 90.5 g carbohydrates, 4.2 g dietary fiber, 69.0 g total sugars, 86.4 net carbohydrates, 7.4 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	520.66 Kcal (2180 kJ)
Calories from fat	198.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.05g	34%
Cholesterol	106.23mg	35%
Sodium	174.97mg	7%
Potassium	171.28mg	4%
Total Carbs	78.85g	26%
Sugars	50.53g	202%
Dietary Fiber	2.88g	12%
Protein	7.51g	15%
Vitamin C	17.6mg	29%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	104.2mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	226.6 Kcal (949 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.6g	34%
Cholesterol	46.23mg	35%
Sodium	76.15mg	7%
Potassium	74.54mg	4%
Total Carbs	34.31g	26%
Sugars	21.99g	202%
Dietary Fiber	1.25g	12%
Protein	3.27g	15%
Vitamin C	7.6mg	29%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.6mg	8%
Calcium	45.3mg	10%

* 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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