Fudgy torta caprese

Snacks
Very Easy
40 min
579 Kcal

Head to the island of Capri in Italy to discover this delicious Torta Caprese! A dessert with a rich chocolate flavor, easy to make for a moist and extra fudgy result. No doubt: no family member will be able to resist it! The ingredient that makes all the difference? Almond flour! Combined with eggs, it will give the cake an absolutely irresistible moist texture! Get your aprons on, and follow the step-by-step instructions to make this homemade dessert!

Ingredients

6
Estimated cost: 5.17€ (0.86€/serving)

Materials

  • 24 cm round cake pan
  • Stand mixer (or hand mixer)

Preparation

Preparation10 min
Cook time30 min
  • Fudgy Torta Caprese - Preparation step 1Preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C). Melt the butter with the chocolate. Mix the almond flour and the icing sugar together.
  • Fudgy Torta Caprese - Preparation step 2Beat the eggs with the sugar faster and faster for about 5 minutes. Gently incorporate the almond and icing sugar mixture, then the melted chocolate and butter mixture.
  • Fudgy Torta Caprese - Preparation step 3Pour the batter into a buttered cake pan and bake for 5 minutes at 390°F (200°C). Then bake for 25 minutes at 320°F (160°C) in a convection oven, on a rack.
  • Fudgy Torta Caprese - Preparation step 4Let it cool, unmold, and that's it! You can sprinkle your Torta Caprese with icing sugar and flaked almonds.

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FAQ ❓

What is the origin of Torta Caprese?

Torta Caprese is a traditional dessert from the island of Capri in Italy, famous for its rich chocolate flavor and fudgy texture.
Almond flour gives the cake a moist, tender texture, making it irresistible and unique compared with other chocolate cakes.
Preparing Torta Caprese takes about 10 minutes, followed by 30 minutes of baking, for a total of 40 minutes.
Yes, you can use milk chocolate or white chocolate, but this will change the cake’s flavor and texture.
Torta Caprese is done when the top is slightly cracked and a knife tip inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, but no wet batter.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 579Kcal
  • Carbs: 55.5g
  • Total fat: 33.9g
  • Saturated fat: 20.1g
  • Proteins: 10.8g
  • Fibers: 3.7g
  • Sugar: 28.4g
  • ProPoints: 16
  • SmartPoints: 25
Nutritional information for 1 serving (145g)

Attributes

Suitable for freezing
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Juliette HessJuliette Hess
I have been creating culinary content for Petitchef since 2017.
I love travelling and discovering new dishes, trying out new food trends and exploring new restaurants.
I’m a huge fan of pasta and noodles in all their forms ❤ from udon noodles to tagliatelle, I love cooking them and even making them from scratch!
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