Torta Caprese (Chocolate Almond Cake) Recipe

Name: Torta Caprese (Chocolate Almond Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 pound sugar; 5 large eggs, separated; 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate (Callebaut), grated fine; 5 ounces finely ground blanched almonds; 2 tablespoons Cognac or brandy; 1 1/2 tablespoons potato starch; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; A pinch of salt; Sifted confectioner's sugar for garnish

Servings: persons

2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 pound sugar
5 large eggs, separated
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate (Callebaut), grated fine
5 ounces finely ground blanched almonds
2 tablespoons Cognac or brandy
1 1/2 tablespoons potato starch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
A pinch of salt
Sifted confectioner's sugar for garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch springform cake pan with foil.
2
In a bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter with all but 1/4 cup of the sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
3
Add the egg yolks, one at a time, and beat the mixture until combined well.
4
Stir in the chocolate, almonds, cognac, potato starch, cinnamon and salt.
5
In a bowl with an electric mixer beat the egg whites until they are foamy.
6
Add the remaining sugar, a little at a time, and beat the whites until they form soft peaks.
7
Stir 1/4 of the whites into the batter and fold in the remaining whites gently but thoroughly.
8
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes, or until puffed and still slightly loose in the center Transfer to a rack to cool completely.
9
To unmold: release the sides from the pan and peel back foil.
10
Invert cake onto a plate and carefully peel off foil from bottom of cake.
11
Invert cake onto a serving plate and dust top with confectioner's sugar.
12
Suggested Wine: Limoncello

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 pound sugar, 5 large eggs, separated, 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate (Callebaut), grated fine, and more.

Yes, Torta Caprese (Chocolate Almond Cake) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Torta Caprese (Chocolate Almond Cake)

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