Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of Exquisite Torta Caprese, a flourless chocolate almond cake that captivates with its luxurious texture and deep flavors. This Italian classic combines high-quality dark chocolate and finely ground almonds for an unforgettable dessert experience. Perfect for any occasion, this cake melts in your mouth and pairs beautifully with fresh berries or whipped cream, making it an irresistible treat for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth. Stir occasionally.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs using an electric mixer until pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture using a spatula, being careful not to deflate the batter.
- Sift in the cocoa powder and ground almonds, gently folding until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until set but slightly soft in the center. Allow cooling before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 91mg