This flourless, almond chocolate cake will bring out your inner Italian. Make it only for those you love! Delizioso!! Prep time: 1 hour Serves: 8-10

1. Torta Caprese!
This flourless, almond
chocolate cake will
bring out your inner
Italian. Make it only for
those you love!
Delizioso!!
Prep time: 1 hour
Serves: 8-10
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2. Ingredients
9 ounces dark chocolate,
(higher quality chocolate will result
in better cake)
1 cup butter
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon almond extract
1 ¼ cup sugar
1 ½ cups ground, blanched,
toasted almonds
6 large eggs (room temperature)
1/8 cup powdered sugar (for top)
Serve with freshly whipped cream
Recipe requires a spring form pan lined with parchment paper

3. Step 1- Prepare Almonds
Toast blanched (skins
removed) almonds on a foil
lined baking sheet
for 10 minutes at 350 degrees
Let almonds cool
Grind almonds finely in a food
processor with metal blade

4. Step 2 – Melt Chocolate & Mix Ingredients
Melt chocolate and butter in a
double boiler
Using a standing mixer with whisk
attachment, blend the melted
chocolate mixture together with
the cocoa powder, almond
extract, and sugar until they are
well combined
Add the ground almonds and
whisk until combined
Add eggs, one at a time, beating
after each addition

5. Step 3 - Bake, Cool and Serve with Vinsanto
Pour the mixture into the parchment lined spring form pan
Bake in preheated oven at 325 degrees for 45-50 minutes
Test for doneness with a toothpick that comes out clean - do not overcook
Let cool completely before removing parchment
Transfer to serving dish and dust generously with powdered sugar
Serve with freshly whipped cream
Suggested Wine Pairing : Vinsanto
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wonderful Italian wines available from Vito Montanarelli!

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