Author Notes
Celebrate Greek Independence Day With This Delicious Greek Cake Recipe! —LetsTacoboutfood
Directions
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INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 cups bitter couverture (70% cocoa)
1/4 cup GAEA FRESH Extra Virgin Olive Oil
5 large organic eggs
3/4 cup sugar
Salt
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
Zest of 1 orange in shavings
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Cut the couverture into small pieces
Separate the eggs’ yolk from the whites into two bowls.
Melt couverture in bain–marie and add the olive oil and liqueur
Mix the yolks with half of the sugar and whisk until smooth.
Mix the chocolate into the yolk mixture.
Whip the egg whites with the rest of the sugar and the salt into firm peaks to make the meringue
Blend together the meringue and the chocolate mixture and stir in ¾ of the orange shavings. Whisk gently until the mixture becomes smooth.
Put the mousse into bowls or glasses.
Place them in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
Serve adding orange shavings on top of each portion.
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