APPLES & ORANGES TORTE

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A magnificent dessert? Absolutely! But you know what? We think it would make a magnificent breakfast, too. ;)

Provided by Mary Shivers

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 29

1 can(s) non-stick cooking spray
TORTE:
1 c granulated sugar
1/3 c vegetable shortening
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 c peeled and shredded red apple
3/4 c chopped pecans
ORANGE CURD:
2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
2/3 c granulated sugar
1/3 c freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tsp very fine orange zest
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 c unsalted butter, diced
FROSTING:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 c powdered sugar
8 oz frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
1/2 c finely chopped lightly toasted pecans
GARNISH:
1 slice red apple, (do not peel)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with removable bottom with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • 3. In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar, shortening, and butter on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
  • 4. Sift flour, soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon together in a medium bowl. With mixer on low speed, gradually beat dry ingredients into first mixture until well mixed. Fold in apples and pecans. Pour into prepared pan.
  • 5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched and center tests done with a toothpick. Remove from oven. Cool completely.
  • 6. While cake is baking make curd by whisking together eggs, egg yolk, sugar, orange juice, zest, and salt in a 1-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan. Stir in diced butter.
  • 7. Cook over medium heat for 5-8 minutes until mixture thickens, stirring often. Remove from heat. Pour into a small plastic bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes until chilled.
  • 8. For frosting, in a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla on low speed until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar. Fold in whipped topping.
  • 9. Remove outer ring of pan from cake. Place cake, still on pan bottom, on a large cake plate. Spread top with chilled curd. Pipe or spread frosting on curd. Sprinkle with pecans. Chill for 1 hour. Garnish with apple slice. Cut torte into wedges to serve. Serves 12.

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