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Torta caprese

A beloved desserts with a place at the heart of Italy’s table.

Total time
1 hr
Difficulty
Easy
Serves
4

The story behind this dish

Made for sharing.

A flourless chocolate and almond cake from Capri, rich but not heavy.

Ingredients

What you need

  • Dark chocolate
  • Ground almonds
  • Eggs, butter, and sugar

Method

Make it step by step

  1. Melt chocolate and butter together, then cool slightly.
  2. Fold through almond meal and beaten eggs.
  3. Bake until the centre is just set and finish with a little icing sugar.