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Ingredients
1/4 c. Orange juice16 Almond macaroons, crumbled
1/2 c. Sliced almonds, toasted
1/2 lb. Pitted prunes, chopped
1 Tsp. Grated orange rind
1/2 lb. Bittersweet chocolate
1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter
1 c. (1/2 pint) heavy cream
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Directions
1. Line bottom of an 8-inch spring form pan with waxed paper. In smallbowl, combine orange juice and crumbled macaroons, stirring to blend and moisten crumbs. 2. In medium-size bowl, combine almonds, prunes, and orange rind; set
aside. 3. In top of double boiler over simmering water, melt chocolate,
stirring frequently. Remove from heat and beat in butter until melted. Beat in cream until well blended. 4. Spread macaroon mixture in bottom of prepared pan and top with
half of chocolate mixture. Top with almond and-prune mixture, then layer with remaining chocolate mixture. Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. 5. To serve, remove side of spring form pan from cake. Invert cake onto
plate. Remove waxed paper and invert cake again, chocolate side up, onto serving plate. Sift cocoa over top. Country Living Holidays/1994 Scanned and edited by Di Pahl and
