I am sharing this recipe for a 5 ingredient cake orange chocolate almond torte. A 5 ingredient cake? YUP! You read that right! Today, for this week’s Five Ingredient Friday (this super special last Five Ingredient Friday before my cookbook comes out next week) I am sharing this recipe for a 5 ingredient cake from my cookbook Fast and Easy Five-Ingredient Recipes: A Cookbook for Busy People. Not just any cake, but a super delicious orange chocolate almond torte.
This delicate 5 ingredient cake orange chocolate almond torte is almost like a sponge cake. Itโs super light, but at the same time it is rich and flavorful. A torte is typically a cake made with little to no flour, and in this recipe there is no flour because it uses almond meal from Bob’s Red Mill, and so as a bonus this cake is gluten-free!
You know how much I love Bob’s Red Mill products from when I made slightly sweet skillet cornbread, and when I was creating my cookbook, I gotta tell you – I relied HEAVILY on their products. For example, their flours, I used them throughout the book -SO good, and truly the best! Bob’s has sparkling sugar, so when I made Sugar Cookies for the book (such a delish recipe too) I used their sugar and flour as key ingredients. And oats – yes, Bob’s has the best quick cooking oats. It’s a true love type situation. Their products are the best and I use them all the time, I cannot recommend them highly enough!
The flavor of almonds and almond-desserts has always held a special place in my heart, combine that with orange and chocolate – let me tell you, it’s delicious! When I was testing this recipe for the cookbook, I didn’t believe it came out so good the first time I made it. I thought it was a fluke or something, so I made it again – again it was amazing. Then I made it a third time. Keep in mind this is all in the span of like 3 weeks- I’m pretty sure my hubby at one point said “is there a reason you keep making this cake?” and with a mouthful of cake I think I said “because I can’t believe how good it is” LOL.
Another little story about this cake – until one of my best friends (Lynn) told me the actual definition of a torte (a cake that uses little no flour), I had always thought tortes were just another name for superfancy cakes (lol). Now, whenever I make tortes, I carry the feeling of being fancy, while actually knowing the definition. Yes, it may be a fancy cake, but it is not hard to make.
The key to making the cake is to get a good almond meal (Bob’s Red Mill makes the one I use, it’s found in the baking aisle or gluten-free aisle at most grocery stores) and to whip the egg whites properly. I always start by beating the egg whites; that way I know that step is done right. If you get anything in the egg whites (such as some yolk parts or sugar), they will not form the desired peaks. You want soft peaks, when want them to stick to a spoon when held upside down.
Other recipes you might enjoy:
- Orange Cranberry Cake Recipe
- Almond Butter Date Pepita Granola Bars Recipe
- DIY Wedding Cake – White Almond Buttercream with Strawberries
Whether you’re here (on sweetphi.com) for this cake recipe or have been following along my cookbook process, I just want to say thank you so much, so I’m doing a little giveaway. 
Leave a comment telling me your favorite grain to cook/bake with and why and you’ll be entered to win a $50 gift card to Bob’s Red Mill AND a copy of my cookbook! Winner will be chosen 7/25 (US entrants only).
I am sharing this recipe for a 5 ingredient cake orange chocolate almond torte. A 5 ingredient cake? YUP! You read that right! Not just any cake, but a super delicious orange chocolate almond torte. Almond meal can be found in most major grocery stores, in the baking or gluten-free aisle. 5 Ingredient Cake {Orange Chocolate Almond Torte}
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
The key to this light and fluffy cake is the beaten egg whites. I always start by beating the egg whites; that way I know that step is done right. If you get anything in the egg whites (such as some yolk parts or sugar), they will not form the desired peaks.Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 380Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 64mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 5gSugar: 37gProtein: 11g
This post is brought to you by my partnership Bobโs Red Mill, a company whose products I truly use and love. Giveaway is brought to you by yours truly. Thank you for supporting the brands that make the Sweetphi blog possible, as always, all thoughts and opinions are mine alone.
Megan says
I love almond meal and anything that is made with it!!! This cake looks fantastic!!!
Congrats on your cookbook. Sounds like my kind of book. ๐
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much, this cake is definitely a must-make ๐ And thank you for your kind words about my book, I think you’d love it!
Darci says
I love this recipe and your explanations- I didn’t know what makes a cake a torte, but I’ve been “flour-less cake” fan for years!
I use quinoa all the time and frequently make it ahead & use it in multiple recipes.
Sweetphi says
Yay- so glad you liked this recipe – thank you Darci! And yum, quinoa! I love making it ahead too, saves so much time, doesn’t it?
Colette Babson says
Hi Phi, this recipe looks awesome! I rarely bake a cake since going gluten-free. You have combined chocolate and orange, a match made in heaven! I can’t wait to try it! One of my favorite grains is rice. I just saw some one make homemade rice patties for use as burger buns. Might have to try that.
Sweetphi says
I think you’d love this cake, thank you so much for commenting ๐
Marci says
I had almost given up using any grains at all, since I have a problem with gluten. Then I tried Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour. I had tried others, but this flour tastes good and has a very smooth texture, like my old school baking flour, and I don’t have to add any additional expensive ingredients. My husband who has such a problem with all my “gluten-free” labeled items, doesn’t even notice the difference!
Sweetphi says
I’m right there with you Marci – Bob’s gluten free products and other products are just so good, thank you so much for commenting ๐
Colleen says
this looks delicious!! Do you think it would freeze well?
Sweetphi says
That’s a great question. I do think it would freeze well, I’ve never tried it, so if you do I’d love to know how it went for you.
Whitney says
I love oats! I can bake with them, use them as a binding agent, and make facial scrubs almost good enough to to eat.
Sweetphi says
Oats are totally versatile – and I love how you pointed out how good they are for your skin ๐ Thank you for commenting!
Jess says
I love th simplicity of this torte and the fact that it’s gluten free? Home run! I have to try it!
Sweetphi says
Awww, thank you so much! I think you’ll absolutely love this cake ๐
Shoshana Rose says
I tend to lean more toward recipes that use old fashioned oats. They are versatile – you can keep them whole or grind them into a flour depending on what you are making.
Sweetphi says
They truly are versatile, definitely now I’m craving an oatmeal recipe, just might have to go home and whip up some oatmeal cookies ๐
Courtney says
I would say my favorite grain has to be old fashioned oats. I love how hearty and filling they are. I am new to your blog, I saw one of your cookbook recipes over on Dessert for Two and just had to check out your blog, I love the idea of making dessert (or dinner) with only 5 ingredients. This book will definitely make it on my cookbooks to buy list.
Sweetphi says
Oats always make the top of my list, and I’m so happy to hear that you came over from Dessert for Two (love her) and I’m so glad you like the concept of 5 ingredients – I’m all about easy and approachable cooking and baking ๐
Candice Stauffer says
I’m currently playing with cooked millet in some baking experiments – I get my millet from Bob, of COURSE!! Love the Bob’s Red Mill products – as you say, they are the BEST!! The concept of 5 ingredient recipes is so fun, I’m looking forward to your book – congratulations, what a project!!
Sweetphi says
I love millet – hope it turns out great for you, bobs is definitely the BEST ๐ and thank you for the congratulations about my book, I really appreciate that!
Erika Chilton says
I love rice & especially love using it in burritos to make them more filling.
Sweetphi says
Oh yum, rice is great – especially in burritos ๐
Simon says
Don’t think i’ve ever tried this cake. Sounds so good. Thanks for sharing this recipe. will be giving this a go.
Simon
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much Simon, I think you’d love this recipe
Deborah says
This recipe is amazing! GF or not, it’s one of my favorite desserts. Like an orange Pims cookie in a torte. Easy to make, simple and elegant.
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much!! And you’re so right, GF or not, this dessert is amazing ๐
Lisa says
Do you think egg substitute would work for this? Thanks for answering!
Sweetphi says
Great question. I haven’t tried this with egg-substitutes, and I unfortunately do not think they would work, because the recipe calls for separating of egg whites and egg yolks, and egg substitutes combine them, so the cake wouldn’t have the same texture or height you’d be looking for.
Jude says
Looks good. Could you tell me what size springform pan to use? Donโt see that in the recipe. Thanks.
Sweetphi says
An 8 or 9 inch one would be perfect ๐
Jessica says
Just wanted to leave a comment to say that Iโve made this probably over 10 times now and it has always turned out perfectly. It is a family favourite. Only thing I do differently, is I make a thicker ganache for the top instead of just melted chocolate. Just a personal preference! But I seriously love this recipe.
Sweetphi says
Oh my goodness, thank you SO MUCH for the kind words! So glad you like this recipe!!!!