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apples & oranges torte

(2 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Mary Shivers
@mshivers60
Ada, OK

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, then piped the top with a fluffy cream cheese frosting and added a heavy sprinkling of toasted pecans. Sweet perfection. Absolutely magnificent!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

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

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(2 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For apples & oranges torte

  • 1 can
    non-stick cooking spray
  • TORTE:
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/3 c
    vegetable shortening
  • 2 Tbsp
    unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 lg
    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 lg
    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)

How To Make apples & oranges torte

  • 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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