Moroccan Torte

== Description ==
This desserts is lovely and fruity. It makes a nice changes from the sweet/spicy Moroccan food you get. The authentic dish is traditionally served after a big meal.
* This recipe serves 6 to 8
== Ingredients ==
* 6 eggs, separated
* 1 cup sugar
* 1 cup walnuts, chopped coarsely, untoasted
* 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
* ½ cup orange juice
* ¼ cup orange liqueur
* 1 cup whipping cream
* 1 square bittersweet chocolate for garnish
== Directions ==
# Preheat the oven to 325°F.
# Beat the egg whites with ½ cup of sugar in a large bowl.
# Electric mixers are usually best for this.
# The mixture should become quite stiff.
# Next, beat the eggs yolk, with the same beaters, in a small bowl with the rest of the sugar.
# Add the yolks to the whites but don't mix them - don't stir yet! add the walnuts after a few minutes and gently fold the ingredients together.
# Repeat this with the coconut, adding a little bit at a time.
# Pour the mixture into a greased cake tin, and put it in the oven for 45 minutes.
# When it is golden brown, remove it from the oven and leave it out to allow it to cool.
# Mix the orange juice and orange liqueur and pour it over the cake while it is still in the pan, don't wait until it has cooled to do this.
# Put the cake in a cool place until serving, and then put some bittersweet chocolate on top!
Category:Moroccan Desserts
Category:Torte Recipes
Category:Bittersweet chocolate Recipes
Category:Coconut Recipes
Category:Egg Recipes
Category:Walnut Recipes
Category:Heavy cream Recipes
Category:Orange juice Recipes
Category:Orange liqueur Recipes