Chocolate and Almond Cake (Torta Caprese)

Name: Chocolate and Almond Cake (Torta Caprese)
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients: 6 oz (170 g) dark chocolate, chopped; 3/4 cup (180 ml) unsalted butter, cubed; 3 eggs; ½ cup (125 ml) sugar; 1 ½ cups (375 ml) ground almonds; 1 tbsp (15 ml) amaretto (or other almond liqueur); 1 tsp cocoa powder, for serving (optional)

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Preparation 35 min
Cooking 45 min
Servings 1
Makes 8 to 10 servings
Freezes Yes

Végétarien
Sans gluten

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Ingredients

- 6 oz (170 g) dark chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) unsalted butter, cubed
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup (125 ml) sugar
- 1 ½ cups (375 ml) ground almonds
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) amaretto (or other almond liqueur)
- 1 tsp cocoa powder, for serving (optional)

Preparation

- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter an 8-inch (20 cm) springform pan with removable bottom. Line with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a microwaveable bowl or in a bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the chocolate and butter. Let cool.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture triples in volume and forms a ribbon as it falls from the beaters. Using a spatula or whisk, gently fold in the chocolate mixture, and then the ground almonds alternating with the amaretto. Spread the mixture out in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes out with lumps on it and isn’t completely clean. Let cool completely before removing from the pan.
- Sift cocoa powder over the top of the cake, if desired.
- The chocolate and almond cake will keep for 3 to 4 days at room temperature.

Chocolate and Almond Cake (Torta Caprese)

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