Orange Chocolate Flourless Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 170°C. Grease a 20cm round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

   Tip: Make sure the pan is well-greased to prevent the cake from sticking.

2. 2

   Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.

   Tip: Stir until the chocolate is smooth and glossy.

3. 3

   Whisk together the orange juice, sugar, eggs, orange zest, and extracts until well combined.

   Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are incorporated.

4. 4

   Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

   Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients to remove any lumps.

5. 5

   Add the melted chocolate, orange juice pulp, and chopped pecans to the wet ingredients. Whisk until smooth.

   Tip: Make sure the mixture is well combined and there are no lumps.

6. 6

   Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined.

   Tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter.

7. 7

   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

   Tip: Make sure the batter is evenly distributed and there are no air pockets.

8. 8

   Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

   Tip: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.