Chocolate Torta Caprese Recipe Barbara

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TORTA CAPRESE - THE BEST CHOCOLATE ALMOND CAKE EVER



Torta Caprese - THE Best Chocolate Almond Cake Ever image

Provided by Italian Recipe Book

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6.5 oz (1 ⅔ ) cup almond flour
4.5 oz high quality dark chocolate ((melted))
4.5 oz 1 cup powdered sugar
4.5 oz unsalted butter ((softened))
3 eggs ((eggs yolks separated from the egg whites))
1 orange zest
2 tbsp quality dark liquor - Grand Marnier ((Rum or Whiskey))
1 tbsp of dark cocoa powder ((optional))
Cocoa Powder or Confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate using a double-boiler or bain-marie method. Place a heat resistant glass bowl or a metal bowl with chocolate broken into small pieces over a pan (pot) with a boiling water in a way that the bottom of the top bowl with chocolate doesn't touch the water in the bottom pan.
  • Water should continue to boil on a low heat. Occasionally stir the melting chocolate. When chocolate is completely melted - set aside.
  • If you are using whole almonds, blanch almonds for 60 seconds first boiling than in cold water. Peel off the skin, quickly dry in the oven. Process in a food processor into fine grind flour.
  • Ready-to-use almond flour definitely saves you some time and you can find it without a hustle at a grocery store or order online.
  • NOTE: If you are using a store-bought almond flour make sure you read the ingredients. Very important. Occasionally you can come across and almond flour mix that usually has 50% almond flour 50% powdered sugar. And you can still use it for this recipe if you not need any additional powdered sugar in this case, except for 2 tbsp to beat the egg whites.
  • Separate egg yolks from the egg whites. Make sure there are not egg yolk bits in the egg whites! This is the reason why I recommend separating one egg at a time over a spare bowl, so that even if one egg yolk gets broken it doesn't damage the rest of the egg whites in the bowl.
  • Beat egg yolks with half of the powdered sugar until fluffy. At this stage add rum or Grand Marnier if you have it.
  • In the meantime your melted chocolate has cooled down a bit and it's a perfect time to add softened butter, grated orange zest and dark (bitter) cocoa powder. Mix everything well.
  • Fold in the egg yolk mix into the chocolate mix. Stir in the almond flour.
  • Beat the eggs whites with remaining powdered sugar until soft peaks form (about 5 minutes starting low and slowly increasing the speed).
  • If you are using a standing mixer it's a perfect time to grease your cake mold and preheat the oven to 350F.
  • To prevent our cake from sticking deadly to the mold we are first greasing it with butter, then covering with some flour. Just regular all purpose flour. BUT if you are making this for someone with gluten intolerance make sure you use corn flour or other gluten-free flour instead.
  • I like to use a springform baking pan but any pan with removable bottom will do.
  • Now that your egg whites have a perfect soft peak consistency start gently folding them into the chocolate almond dough. One or two scoops at a time. This is very important. If you throw in all eggs white at the same time or mix to intensely they will loose their fluffy and soft consistency and make your cake.
  • Carefully pour in our chocolate almond cake into prearranged pan. With a spatula level all the bumps on the surface of the cake until smooth top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes.
  • At a 30-minute mark do a toothpick test.
  • Stick in a toothpick in the middle of the cake if it comes out dry or with a few breadcrumbs - the cake is ready. And it's important to not overcook this cake so that it retains its wonderful moist texture on the inside and crusty top on the outside.
  • Let the cake cool for 20-30 minutes still in the baking pan before removing it. If removed too fast there is a risk to break it.
  • Dust the top with confectioners/ powdered sugar or cocoa powder.

TORTA CAPRESE



Torta Caprese image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups (63%) bittersweet chocolate chips
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, plus more for the pan
5 large eggs, separated
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups almond flour
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Place the chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler and melt until smooth. Cool slightly, until just warm to the touch.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the inside of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Place the egg whites in a medium bowl with the salt. Place the yolks in a slightly larger bowl with the granulated sugar. Using a handheld mixer, beat the whites on medium speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Then beat the egg yolks on medium speed until light, pale and fluffy, about 1 1/2 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, stir the chocolate mixture, almond flour and vanilla into the yolks. In 2 batches, fold the whipped whites into the chocolate base. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake until puffed and beginning to crack on top, about 40 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • When cool, run a thin knife around the edge of the pan to release the cake. Remove the outside ring and dust the top with confectioners' sugar.

CHOCOLATE TORTA CAPRESE



Chocolate Torta Caprese image

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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