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Cocoa Nib, Chocolate, and Citrus Dacquoise

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Cocoa Nib, Chocolate, and Citrus Dacquoise

Cocoa Nib, Chocolate, and Citrus Dacquoise

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Equipment

  • - Digital Kitchen Scale

  • - Piping Bag Set

  • - Silicone Baking Mat

  • - Electric Stand Mixer

  • - Offset Spatula

  • - Prep Bowl Set

  • - High-Speed Blender

  • - Nonstick Baking Pan

  • - Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 3/4 cup cocoa nibs* (about 2 1/2 to 3 ounces), finely ground in spice mill or small coffee grinder

  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

  • 3/4 cup egg whites (about 6 large)

  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

  • 1/4 cup sugar

  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray

  • 1/2 cup sugar, divided

  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/8 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

  • 1/3 cup canola oil or other vegetable oil

  • 2 large eggs, separated

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 1 1/4 cups chilled heavy whipping cream

  • 1 8-ounce container mascarpone cheese**

  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

  • 3 tablespoons water

  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

  • Blood Orange Marmalade

  • Blood orange segments (for garnish)

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Preheat oven to 300°F. Line bottoms of two 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides with parchment paper; spray parchment with nonstick spray. Sift powdered sugar and cornstarch into medium bowl; whisk in ground cocoa nibs and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in large bowl until thick and foamy. Adding 1 tablespoon sugar at a time, beat until stiff but not dry. Fold in cocoa nib mixture. Divide meringue between prepared pans, spreading evenly.
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Instruction 2

Bake meringues 1 hour. Turn off heat. Keeping oven door closed, leave meringues in oven overnight to dry (meringues will deflate slightly).
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Instruction 3

Preheat oven to 325&Deg;F. Line bottom of 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides with parchment paper; spray parchment with nonstick spray. Combine 1/4 cup sugar and next 5 ingredients in medium bowl; whisk to blend.
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Instruction 4

Whisk 1/3 cup oil, egg yolks, and 2 tablespoons water in large bowl to blend. Stir in dry ingredients. Beat egg whites in another medium bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff but not dry. Fold whites into yolk mixture. Transfer batter to prepared pan.
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Instruction 5

Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Turn cake out onto rack; peel off parchment. Cool completely. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in foil; store at room temperature.
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Instruction 6

Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Beat just until mixture holds soft peaks (do not overbeat or mixture will curdle). Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
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Instruction 7

Place chocolate in large microwave-safe bowl. Combine heavy whipping cream, 3 tablespoons water, unsweetened cocoa powder, and light corn syrup in heavy medium saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until blended and just beginning to boil. Pour mixture over chopped chocolate; let stand 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Whisk in butter. Let glaze stand until thick enough to spread, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Instruction 8

Place 1 meringue on platter, flat side down; spread 1/2 cup glaze over. Refrigerate until chocolate is firmly set, about 30 minutes. Spread half of mascarpone cream (about 1 1/2 cups) over chilled chocolate. Refrigerate 10 minutes. Place cake layer on work surface; spread with 1/2 cup marmalade, then remaining mascarpone cream. Carefully place cake layer atop meringue on platter. Top assembled cake with second meringue, flat side up. Spread 1/3 of glaze over top and sides of cake in thin even layer. Refrigerate until coating sets, about 30 minutes.
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Instruction 9

Heat remaining glaze in microwave just until pourable but not hot, 5 to 10 seconds. Carefully pour glaze over cake, spreading to coat evenly. Chill cake until glaze sets, at least 1 hour. DO AHEAD: Cake can be made 3 days ahead. Cover with cake dome and keep refrigerated.
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Instruction 10

Cut cold cake into wedges. Serve with blood orange segments.
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Instruction 11

Bits of shell-roasted cocoa beans; available at many specialty foods stores and from chocosphere.com.
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Instruction 12

** An Italian cream cheese; sold at many supermarkets and at Italian markets.
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