Moroccan Torte

Description
This desserts is lovely and fruity. It makes a nice changes from the sweet/spicy Moroccan food you get. The authentic dish is traditionally served after a big meal.
 * This recipe serves 6 to 8

Ingredients

 * 6 eggs, separated
 * 1 cup sugar
 * 1 cup walnuts, chopped coarsely, untoasted
 * 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
 * ½ cup orange juice
 * ¼ cup orange liqueur
 * 1 cup whipping cream
 * 1 square bittersweet chocolate for garnish

Directions

 * 1) Preheat the oven to 325°F.
 * 2) Beat the egg whites with ½ cup of sugar in a large bowl.
 * 3) Electric mixers are usually best for this.
 * 4) The mixture should become quite stiff.
 * 5) Next, beat the eggs yolk, with the same beaters, in a small bowl with the rest of the sugar.
 * 6) Add the yolks to the whites but don't mix them - don't stir yet! add the walnuts after a few minutes and gently fold the ingredients together.
 * 7) Repeat this with the coconut, adding a little bit at a time.
 * 8) Pour the mixture into a greased cake tin, and put it in the oven for 45 minutes.
 * 9) When it is golden brown, remove it from the oven and leave it out to allow it to cool.
 * 10) Mix the orange juice and orange liqueur and pour it over the cake while it is still in the pan, don't wait until it has cooled to do this.
 * 11) Put the cake in a cool place until serving, and then put some bittersweet chocolate on top!