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Torta Caprese Recipe (Chocolate Almond Flourless Cake)

Torta Caprese Recipe is a delicious flourless cake loaded with chocolate and almonds for an unbelievably rich decadent dessert.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 567 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs eggs and whites separated
  • 225 grams or 8 ounces of sugar
  • 280 grams or 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate
  • 280 grams or 10 ounces softened unsalted butter
  • 340 grams super-fine almond flour
  • powdered sugar for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°.
  2. Add the egg whites and ½ of the sugar to a stand mixer with the whisk attachment and whip on high speed until stiff peaks are formed, about 6 to 7 minutes. Chill in the refrigerator.
  3. Put the chocolate into a glass or metal bowl and cook over a double boiler until completely melted. Set aside.
  4. Add the butter and remaining sugar to a stand mixer with the whisk attachment and whisk on high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add 1 egg yolk at a time to the mixer until combined until all the eggs have been incorporated.
  6. Remove the bowl from the stand mixer and fold in the almond flour until combined, then fold in the chocolate until combined.
  7. Lastly, fold in the chilled meringue until combined.
  8. Prepare a 10” springform pan with butter and cocoa powder.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake at 350° for 40 to 42 minutes.
  10. Cool completely and dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Make-Ahead: You can make this cake up to 1 day ahead of time.
  • How to Store: Cover and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This will freeze covered for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator for 1 day before slicing and serving.
  • How to Serve: Pull the cake out and let it sit for 1 hour at room temperature before serving.
  • If you like a sweet cake, you can use milk chocolate instead.
  • You will need a springform pan for this recipe.

Nutrition Information

Calories 567kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 133mg (44%) Sodium 36mg (2%) Potassium 168mg (5%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 714IU (14%) Calcium 92mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 567

% Daily Value*

Calories 567kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 44g 68%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Cholesterol 133mg 44%
Sodium 36mg 2%
Potassium 168mg 4%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 714IU 14%
Calcium 92mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.