TORTA CAPRESE

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I once went to Capri and had this wonderful cake. It is made with no flour only almonds from the zone and chocolate !

Provided by Raphaela Cozzini

Categories     Chocolate

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 3/8 c toasted almonds ( 400 grams )
1 1/3 c sugar ( 300 grams )
1 1/3 c butter, softened ( 300 grams )
9 oz chocolate bar ( 250 grams )
6 eggs, separated
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • 1. Chop almonds very fine in a blender with 200 grams of sugar
  • 2. Work with the electric whisk the butter with the remaining sugar until frothy and white.
  • 3. Add the ground almonds and vanilla. Keep mixing and add the egg yolks one at a time and then the melted chocolate
  • 4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees,
  • 5. Whip the egg whites until stiff with a pinch of salt and incorporate them with movements from the bottom up very carefully . Pour in a cake pan lined with grease proof paper
  • 6. Bake for 40/ 50 minutes, let cool and serve sprinkled with powdered sugar.

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