Torta Caprese

Torta Caprese

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This week’s recipe is the delicious Torta caprese, an ancient Neapolitan cake from the island of Capri, made with chocolate and ground almonds.

Keywords

  • Food & Drink
  • Dolce
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Cooking tools:

  • Springform pan
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Stand mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cake tester
  • Toothpick
  • Cooling rack
  • Plate
  • Food processor
  • Measuring cup

Ingredients

  • 1 stick (115 g / 4 oz) unsalted butter
  • cut into pieces; plus more for coating the pan
  • Flour for coating the pan
  • 8 ounces (227 g) bittersweet chocolate
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • separated
  • 2 tablespoons brewed coffee or liqueur such as Kahlua (coffee liqueur)
  • Amaretto
  • brandy
  • or grappa (optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 cup (100 g) almond flour (see NOTE)
  • Confectioners’ sugar
  • Whipped cream

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