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It is said that the chef was alone in his small culinary “kingdom”, surrounded by his tools and ingredients and that he was committed with extreme care in the preparation of an almond cake for three mobsters come to Capri from United States to buy a batch of Al Capone’s spats. We tested this recipe to get it as close to the ones we had in Capri and we're VERY happy with the results! You can store Torta Caprese at room temperature covered with plastic wrap to keep it fresh for 3-4 days. Step 2: stir the chocolate until it is melted. Then, stir in the cubed butter and continue stirring until it is melted. Remove from double boiler and set aside to cool.

Take the time to whip the egg yolks and sugar, as well as the egg whites. It's necessary to get them to the ideal consistency for the cake to stay fluffy. Step 1) - Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pot of gently simmering water. Once melted, add a pinch of salt to the chocolate and set aside (photos 1 & 2). Torta Caprese is an Italian flourless chocolate cake born in the Isle of Capri made with melted dark chocolate and almonds. If you want to decorate your cake with drawings and amaze your guests, you can use the stencils for cake decoration , very beautiful and easy to use. Step 7) - Transfer the mixture to a lined cake tin and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool before removing from the cake tin (photos 15 & 16).This recipe seems to have a lot of steps, but they are simple to do and necessary for the best cake texture. To start, grease and line a springform pan with parchment; set aside.

Ground almonds - also known as regular almond flour in the US (ground almonds without the skin not superfine) almond meal (with skin) would also work. If you plan on making your own ground almonds then you can grind the same amount of almonds in weight (not cups) in a powerful food processor. Decorate torta Caprese when it’s very cold. If you add the icing sugar while it’s still hot, the sugar will be sop up by the surface. Then sprinkle torta caprese with plenty of icing sugar. Step 4: use the electric mixer to beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks; about 5 minutes. Set aside. Pre-heat your oven - pre-heat the oven to 350F (180C) as you make the cake batter so it's ready to bake straight away.

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In 1920, in a small pastry shop in the Island of Capri, a chef, whose name was Carmine di Fiore, unintentionally created this luscious Neapolitan masterpiece: Torta Caprese.The Italians like to keep recipes simple, including desserts. You're going to love that this cake is naturally gluten-free and great for anyone looking to avoid flour. Additionally, there are no leavening agents added. A famous Middle Eastern dessert, baklava is made by layering phyllo dough and crushed nuts, then baking it. The whole dish comes together with a sizzle when it is drenched in honey or sugar syrup, after which it is served as small, bite-sized pieces with some Cypriot coffee or tea as a delicious end of meal treat.

Torta Caprese is a subtly sweet dessert that's a great way to end a meal. It's a slightly dense and rich cake that won't leave you stuffed. Step 3) - Add the egg yolk to the butter and whisk until combined. Add the ground almonds and stir them into the mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon (photos 5 & 6). The addition of flour makes the inside of the cake harden, therefore losing that moisture and consisistency typical of torta caprese. Plus, dark chocolate isn’t just a tasty indulgence; it’s rich in antioxidants, making it a treat you can feel good about enjoying. Step 2) - Using an electric whisk, cream the butter with ½ cup of sugar together in a separate bowl until light and fluffy (photos 3 & 4).

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Although there are many recipes that call for it, this traditional cake is made exclusively with almond flour or finely ground almonds. Step 3: separate the eggs and place the yolks in one bowl and the whites in an another. To the bowl of yolks, add the sugar. Use an electric mixer to mix together the sugar and yolks until light and fluffy; about 2 minutes. Step 5) - Next, using a clean electric whisk, whisk the egg whites and lemon juice to soft peaks. Add ¼ cup of sugar a little at a time whilst continuing to whisk until the eggs form stiff peaks. They should be glossy like meringue (photos 9-12).