torta caprese

Giustino / Pinzolo
Updated on Jul 19, 2012

I once went to Capri and had this wonderful cake. It is made with no flour only almonds from the zone and chocolate !

prep time 1 Hr 20 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 3/8 cups toasted almonds ( 400 grams )
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar ( 300 grams )
  • 1 1/3 cups butter, softened ( 300 grams )
  • 9 ounces chocolate bar ( 250 grams )
  • 6 - eggs, separated
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

How To Make torta caprese

  • Step 1
    Chop almonds very fine in a blender with 200 grams of sugar
  • Step 2
    Work with the electric whisk the butter with the remaining sugar until frothy and white.
  • Step 3
    Add the ground almonds and vanilla. Keep mixing and add the egg yolks one at a time and then the melted chocolate
  • Step 4
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees,
  • Step 5
    Whip the egg whites until stiff with a pinch of salt and incorporate them with movements from the bottom up very carefully . Pour in a cake pan lined with grease proof paper
  • Step 6
    Bake for 40/ 50 minutes, let cool and serve sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Discover More

Culture: Italian
Category: Cakes
Category: Chocolate
Keyword: #almonds
Keyword: #italy
Keyword: #Style
Method: Bake
Ingredient: Nuts

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