Torte Caprese (Italian Chocolate-Almond Cake) Recipe
Learn how to make Torte Caprese, a classic Italian cake made with chocolate and almonds, characterized by its rich flavor and moist texture.
Equipment
- 1 Springform pan 9-inch for baking the cake
- 1 Mixing bowl For mixing ingredients
Ingredients
- 200 g Dark chocolate Finely chopped
- 200 g Almond meal
- 200 g Unsalted butter At room temperature
- 200 g Sugar
- 4 large Eggs Separated
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
- to garnish Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a springform pan.
- Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water and let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and half of the sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolks one at a time, then stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
- Fold in the almond meal gently until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites with salt until soft peaks form, then gradually add the remaining sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in batches until no streaks remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before removing. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For an extra touch, serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 100gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 212mgFiber: 4gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 34250IUCalcium: 550mgIron: 0.6mg
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