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torta caprese

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Raphaela Cozzini
@Italiabella
Giustino / Pinzolo

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

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

Ingredients For torta caprese

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

How To Make torta caprese

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