CHOCOLATE TORTA CAPRESE

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From the Isle of Capri, this flourless cake is moist and deliciously chocolatey. Can be served dusted with powdered sugar, or with raspberry sauce and a dollop of cream. For a special dinner party, I offer Whisky Oranges with Honey Cream (recipe #113108) alongside.

Provided by Daydream

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 ounces best quality bittersweet dark chocolate or 7 ounces semisweet chocolate
4 eggs, separated
6 ounces superfine sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
9 ounces ground almonds (almond meal)
7 ounces butter, melted and cooled until tepid
powdered sugar, to finish

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350F (180C).
  • Grease the sides of a 9 1/2" springform pan, then line the base with non-stick baking paper.
  • Chop the chocolate finely with a large knife, or process until finely chopped, but still retaining some texture.
  • Using a mixer, beat the egg yolks with the sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is pale and thick.
  • With a rubber spatula, fold in the chocolate, the almonds and melted butter.
  • In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks.
  • Fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
  • Spoon into the prepared cake tin and bake for between 50-60 minutes, until just firm to the touch.
  • Leave to cool for 20 minutes before turning out.
  • To serve, dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.2, Fat 38.9, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 159.1, Sodium 178.3, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 23.1, Protein 10.2

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