Chocolate and Almond Cake Torta Caprese

Torta Caprese is a traditional Italian cake from the island of Capri, known for its rich chocolate and almond flavor.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Chocolate and Almond Cake Torta Caprese

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Italian Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Dark chocolate
• 200 gram Butter
• 200 gram Almond flour
• 200 gram Sugar
• 4 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 50 gram Powdered sugar
• 50 gram Almonds (sliced)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt.
4. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the almond flour mixture, stirring until well combined.
5. Pour the batter into a greased and lined cake tin.
6. Bake for 40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
7. Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with sliced almonds before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 20g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.