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Macadamia, date and chocolate torte

<p>This macadamia, date and chocolate torte is yummy, an absolute cinch to make and is guaranteed to become a favourite in no time. Try this recipe today!</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Serves</strong>:</span> 10</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Ingredients</strong>: </span></p> <ul> <li>6 egg whites</li> <li>1 cup caster sugar</li> <li>180g dates, pitted, quartered</li> <li>200g dark chocolate</li> <li>1 cup raw macadamias</li> </ul> <p><em>Topping</em></p> <ul> <li>250ml whipped cream, whipped</li> <li>1/2 cup roaster whole macadamias</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Method</strong>:</span></p> <ol> <li>To begin, preheat your oven to 180°C.</li> <li>Using a food processor, coarsely chop the dark chocolate and macadamias separately.</li> <li>Grease and line the base of a 22cm spring-form tin.</li> <li>Using electric beaters, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.</li> <li>With the motor still running, gradually add the sugar, a little at a time, beating continuously for about three minutes, until the mixture is thick and glossy.</li> <li>After this fold in the dates, chocolate and macadamias.</li> <li>Pour mixture into the prepared tin and smooth the top.</li> <li>Place on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 45 minutes.</li> <li>Turn off the oven and leave torte in it to cool completely.</li> <li>Remove torte from the oven and allow to stand in the tin for at least four hours.</li> <li>Remove from the tin and place on a serving plate.</li> <li>Top with the whipped cream and macadamias.</li> </ol> <p><em>Recipe courtesy of Australian Macadamias – <a href="http://www.australian-macadamias.org/consumer/en/taste/recipes" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">visit their site for more yummy food ideas</span></strong></a>.</em></p> <p><strong><em>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, yet? Featuring 178 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</span></a>.</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/04/dairy-free-chocolate-cake-recipe/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Chocolate cake without milk, eggs or butter</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/news/news/2016/02/secret-ingredient-for-perfect-chocolate-cake/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Secret ingredient for perfect chocolate cake</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/02/chocolate-marshmallow-cupcakes/"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Chocolate marshmallow cupcakes</span></strong></em></a></p>

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Chocolate coconut meringue torte

<p><em><strong>Over60 community member, Cheryl from Sydney, shares her favourite cake recipe that’s put a smile on many dinner guests’ faces over the years.</strong></em></p><p>“My two sisters and I have been making this recipe since I first came across it in the 80s. Every time I have served it, people just love it. So much so that in fact it is now a dinner party staple that my five daughters make and serve to for their friends. It is quite easy and really delicious.” – Cheryl</p><p><strong>Serves:</strong> 8 to ten<br><strong>Preparation time:</strong> 10 minutes<br><strong>Cooking time:</strong> 30 minutes</p><p><strong>You will need</strong></p><ul><li>A pie dish or any shallow round dish that is approximately 20cm in diameter</li><li>Electric mixer (can be made by hand but it is much slower)</li></ul><p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p><ul><li>8 eggs whites</li><li>2 cups caster sugar</li><li>2 cups desiccated coconut</li><li>6 tablespoons cocoa</li><li>1 teaspoon almond, mint or vanilla essence (depends on your preference)</li></ul><p><strong>Method</strong></p><ol><li>Butter the dish well so that the torte will slide away easily to serve.</li><li>Beat the eggs whites until stiff.</li><li>Add the sugar gradually and beat again for a few minutes until the mixture is shiny.</li><li>Mix the desiccated coconut, cocoa, and essence is a small bowl. Very gently fold into the meringue with a spatula – you need to be careful here because if you’re too aggressive it could ruin the stiffness of the eggs and will not rise as well.</li><li>Spread evenly into the buttered dish and place into a moderate oven, 180 degrees for 25 to 35 minutes or until the top is set and it is well cooked on the edges. It is nicest slightly soft and will firm a little as the mixture cools. Turn oven off and leave to cool in the oven as the cake will drop a little – don’t be alarmed this is normal and you can fix this in step 6.</li><li>Leave at room temperature. It can be served warm or cold and is nice accompanied by whipped cream spread across the top like icing, sprinkled with Flake and decorated with strawberries around the edge.</li></ol><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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Chocolate coconut meringue torte

<p><em><strong>Over60 community member, Cheryl from Sydney, shares her favourite cake recipe that’s put a smile on many dinner guests’ faces over the years.</strong></em></p><p>“My two sisters and I have been making this recipe since I first came across it in the 80s. Every time I have served it, people just love it. So much so that in fact it is now a dinner party staple that my five daughters make and serve to for their friends. It is quite easy and really delicious.” – Cheryl</p><p><strong>Serves:</strong> 8 to ten<br><strong>Preparation time:</strong> 10 minutes<br><strong>Cooking time:</strong> 30 minutes</p><p><strong>You will need</strong></p><ul><li>A pie dish or any shallow round dish that is approximately 20cm in diameter</li><li>Electric mixer (can be made by hand but it is much slower)</li></ul><p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p><ul><li>8 eggs whites</li><li>2 cups caster sugar</li><li>2 cups desiccated coconut</li><li>6 tablespoons cocoa</li><li>1 teaspoon almond, mint or vanilla essence (depends on your preference)</li></ul><p><strong>Method</strong></p><ol><li>Butter the dish well so that the torte will slide away easily to serve.</li><li>Beat the eggs whites until stiff.</li><li>Add the sugar gradually and beat again for a few minutes until the mixture is shiny.</li><li>Mix the desiccated coconut, cocoa, and essence is a small bowl. Very gently fold into the meringue with a spatula – you need to be careful here because if you’re too aggressive it could ruin the stiffness of the eggs and will not rise as well.</li><li>Spread evenly into the buttered dish and place into a moderate oven, 180 degrees for 25 to 35 minutes or until the top is set and it is well cooked on the edges. It is nicest slightly soft and will firm a little as the mixture cools. Turn oven off and leave to cool in the oven as the cake will drop a little – don’t be alarmed this is normal and you can fix this in step 6.</li><li>Leave at room temperature. It can be served warm or cold and is nice accompanied by whipped cream spread across the top like icing, sprinkled with Flake and decorated with strawberries around the edge.</li></ol><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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