torta caprese
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
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Step 1Chop almonds very fine in a blender with 200 grams of sugar
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Step 2Work with the electric whisk the butter with the remaining sugar until frothy and white.
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Step 3Add the ground almonds and vanilla. Keep mixing and add the egg yolks one at a time and then the melted chocolate
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Step 4Preheat the oven to 350 degrees,
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Step 5Whip 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
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Step 6Bake for 40/ 50 minutes, let cool and serve sprinkled with powdered sugar.
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