Name: Torta Caprese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 200 grams of raw almonds or half a cup of almond flour; 3 eggs; Half a cup of sugar; Half a cup of chocolate drops or dark chocolate; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 packet of vanilla; 2 tablespoons white chocolate (broken into small pieces); 7-8 cherries (optional)

Torta Caprese is one of the most delicious Italian desserts. It is consumed in many parts of the world. The main ingredients are chocolate and almonds. Flour is not used in the making of this dessert, which takes its name from the island of Capri. If the ingredients on the list are ready, let's see how to make torta caprese together.

Torta Caprese

Ingredients

200 grams of raw almonds or half a cup of almond flour
3 eggs
Half a cup of sugar
Half a cup of chocolate drops or dark chocolate
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 packet of vanilla
2 tablespoons white chocolate (broken into small pieces)
7-8 cherries (optional)

Torta Caprese

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First, put the raw almonds in water and leave them for 1-2 hours.
After the waiting time, boil the almonds for 10 minutes.
Peel the shells of the warmed almonds well and place them in the oven to dry for 20 minutes.
Grind the almonds in a rondo until they turn into powder.
For the cake, put the sugar and eggs in a bowl and whisk for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt the butter and dark chocolate in a bain-marie.
Add the melted mixture to the bowl with the sugar and eggs and mix.
Add the floured almonds, vanilla, and half a tablespoon of baking powder, and mix well.
You can also add cherry or a few drops of almond flavoring to lighten the taste.
Pour the mixture onto the baking sheet and sprinkle with white chocolate chips.
Bake in a 170-degree oven for 20–25 minutes. After baking, wait for it to cool, slice, and serve. Bon appetit!

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