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Try our chocolate and clementine torte, then discover Italian hazelnut and chocolate torte, chocolate and hazelnut torte, or rum-raisin chocolate torte with brown sugar crème fraîche.


Chocolate and clementine torte recipe

  • 3 clementines
    1 zested to finish
  • 200g dark chocolate
  • 125g golden caster sugar
  • 100g ground almonds
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
    plus a little extra for dusting
  • 3 eggs
    separated
  • ½ tsp baking powder

BOOZY CREAM

  • 300ml double cream
  • 2 tbsp icing sugar
  • 1 tbsp Cointreau or Grand Marnier
  • 1 clementine
    juiced to make 1 tbsp

Nutrition: per serving (10)

  • kcal436
  • fat32.1g
  • saturates15.9g
  • carbs26.8g
  • sugars23.7g
  • fibre2.9g
  • protein7.6g
  • salt0.2g

Method

  • step 1

    Put 3 clementines in a microwave-proof bowl. Add 200ml of water, cover and microwave on high for 15 mins, turning halfway through (or simmer for 30 mins in a small covered pan). Leave to cool, still covered. Melt the chocolate in short blasts in the microwave.

  • step 2

    Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line the base of a 23cm round springform tin with baking paper. Cut the clementines in half horizontally and remove any pips. Put in a food processor or liquidiser with 5 tbsp of the juice left in the bowl and blitz to a smooth purée. Tip into a bowl then add the melted chocolate, sugar, almonds, cocoa, egg yolks and baking powder, and mix thoroughly.

  • step 3

    Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry, and fold into the chocolate mixture. Spoon into the lined tin. Put the tin on a baking sheet, then in the oven. Bake for 40 mins until risen and cracked a little on the surface. Cool completely in the tin, then sit on a plate and give it a very light dusting of cocoa powder. Sprinkle over some zest.

  • step 4

    To make the cream, whisk together all the ingredients to soft peaks. Serve a dollop with a slice of cake.

Authors

Janine Ratcliffe Portrait
Janine RatcliffeFood director
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