Orange Chocolate Torte

Name: Orange Chocolate Torte
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup chocolate syrup; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons orange liqueur; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons baking cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons orange liqueur; 1/2 cup orange marmalade; 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; Kumquats, optional

18 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chocolate syrup
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
Kumquats, optional

Directions

1

Line an 8-in. square baking dish with parchment paper; coat paper with cooking spray and set aside.
2

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. In a small bowl, combine the chocolate syrup, water, orange liqueur and orange zest. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with water mixture.
3

Pour into prepared dish. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
4

Split cake in half horizontally; sprinkle cut sides with orange liqueur. Place bottom layer, cut side up, on a serving plate; spread with marmalade. Top with remaining layer, cut side down.
5

For frosting, in a heavy saucepan, combine cream and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Stir in chocolate chips until melted. Cool to room temperature; stir until smooth. Spread over top of cake. Garnish with kumquats if desired.