apples and oranges torte
With an abundance of apples every fall, I love to use them in creative ways. In this recipe, I baked a small version of my favorite apple cake, spread it with a simple orange curd, piped the top with a fluffy cream cheese frosting, and added a heavy sprinkling of toasted pecans. Sweet perfection. Absolutely magnificent!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This apples and oranges torte is a magnificent dessert, and would also be a delicious breakfast too. Rustic, it has a texture similar to banana nut bread but with apple flavor. The silky orange curd is delightful. When topped with the sweet and fluffy cream cheese frosting and crunchy toasted pecans, each bite is a delicious flavor and texture combination. This would be a great brunch centerpiece or a nicer dinner dessert.
prep time
1 Hr 15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- TORTE
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable shortening
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups peeled and shredded red apple
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- ORANGE CURD
- 2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 teaspoon very fine orange zest
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, diced
- FROSTING:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
- 1/2 cup finely chopped lightly toasted pecans
- GARNISH:
- 1 slice red apple, (do not peel)
How To Make apples and oranges torte
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Step 1Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with a removable bottom with cooking spray. Set aside. -
Step 2In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar, shortening, and butter on medium speed until light and fluffy.
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Step 3Beat in the egg and vanilla.
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Step 4Sift flour, soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
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Step 5With the mixer on low speed, gradually beat the dry ingredients into the first mixture until well mixed.
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Step 6Fold in apples and pecans.
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Step 7Pour into prepared pan.
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Step 8Bake for 25-30 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched and center tests done with a toothpick.
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Step 9Remove from oven. Cool completely.
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Step 10While the cake is baking, make the curd. Whisk together eggs, egg yolk, sugar, orange juice, zest, and salt in a 1-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan.
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Step 11Stir in diced butter.
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Step 12Cook over medium heat for 5-8 minutes until the mixture thickens, stirring often. Remove from heat.
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Step 13Pour into a small plastic bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes until chilled.
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Step 14For the frosting, in a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla on low speed until smooth.
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Step 15Beat in powdered sugar.
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Step 16Fold in whipped topping.
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Step 17Remove the outer ring of the pan from the cake.
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Step 18Place the cake, still on the pan bottom, on a large cake plate. Spread the top with chilled curd.
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Step 19Pipe or spread frosting on the curd.
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Step 20Sprinkle with pecans. Chill for 1 hour. Garnish with apple slices. Cut the torte into wedges to serve.
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