Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Torta Caprese, a classic Italian Chocolate Torte that showcases the rich taste of dark chocolate paired with the nutty essence of almonds. This flourless cake is not only gluten-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences, but also delivers a moist and fudgy texture that will captivate any dessert lover. Perfect for special occasions or a delightful everyday treat, Torta Caprese is simple to prepare yet elegant in presentation. Serve it plain or elevate your dessert with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or ice cream for an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g Dark chocolate
- 200 g Butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 3 tbsp Cocoa powder (plus additional for dusting)
- 5 Eggs (separated)
- 1 1/4 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups Almond flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line an 8-9 inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Melt dark chocolate and butter together until smooth; let cool.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with vanilla extract, kosher salt, and cocoa powder into the chocolate mixture.
- Whip egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually adding granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold chocolate mixture into egg whites gently, then add almond flour and fold until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until a skewer comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool for about 40 minutes before removing from pan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 160mg