Ingredients

Baking spray with flour

8oz.

)unsalted butter, cubed

2tsp.fine instant espresso powder

1/4tsp.tablesalt

1 1/4cups(about 4 2/5 oz.

(check that bottom of bowl does not touch water.)

Flourless Chocolate-Orange Cake

Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee

Whisk in almond flour, cocoa, cinnamon, cloves, and 2 tablespoons of the liqueur until combined.

Gradually fold chocolate mixture into egg mixture just until combined and no streaks remain.

Spread chocolate mixture evenly in prepared pan using a small offset spatula.

Let cool in pan on wire rack 30 minutes.

Loosen sides of cake using a small offset spatula or butter knife; remove pan sides.

Let cake cool completely on pan base on wire rack, 1 hour, 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Slice cake, and dollop whipped cream onto slices.

Garnish with candied orange peel, if desired.