Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brush bottom of 10-inch springform pan generously with butter or margarine.
Blend almonds and 1/4 cup sugar in food processor until almonds are finely ground. Add chocolate; blend until chocolate is finely ground.
Whisk cocoa, orange juice and orange peel in small bowl until smooth.
In another bowl, combine egg yolks and 1/2 cup + 2 Tbs. sugar. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean.
Using an electric mixer, beat until yolk mixture is very thick, about 4 minutes.
Beat in cocoa mixture. Fold in ground-almond mixture.
Using clean dry beaters, beat egg whites and salt in another large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add 2 Tbs. sugar, beating until whites are stiff but not dry.
Fold whites into chocolate batter in 3 additions. Transfer to prepared pan.
Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
Cool cake completely in pan on rack. If making a day ahead of time, cover with foil and store at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	168.99 Kcal (708 kJ)
Calories from fat	87.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.74g	15%
Cholesterol	71.56mg	24%
Sodium	73.71mg	3%
Potassium	158.92mg	3%
Total Carbs	18.47g	6%
Sugars	13.31g	53%
Dietary Fiber	2.28g	9%
Protein	5.8g	12%
Vitamin C	4.9mg	8%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	49.9mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	284.08 Kcal (1189 kJ)
Calories from fat	147.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.37g	15%
Cholesterol	120.29mg	24%
Sodium	123.9mg	3%
Potassium	267.14mg	3%
Total Carbs	31.04g	6%
Sugars	22.37g	53%
Dietary Fiber	3.83g	9%
Protein	9.74g	12%
Vitamin C	8.3mg	8%
Iron	2mg	7%
Calcium	83.9mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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