Le Ricette

Torta Caprese (Chocolate and Almond Torte)

di Academia Barilla

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PREPARATION TIME
65 min
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DIFFICULTY
Easy
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TYPE
Sweets and Fruit
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ITALIAN REGION
Campania


Ingredients for 4 people


2 cups chopped almonds
unpeeled 14 tablespoons butter 1 cup sugar 7 ounces dark chocolate 6 eggs Crème de cacao or Strega liqueur to taste (optional) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder


Ingredients


almond
dark chocolate

Preparation 15 minutes preparation + 50 minutes cooking

1
Soften butter to room temperature (about 30 minutes).

2
Whip sugar and butter until creamy, add beaten eggs and combine.

3
Stir in finely chopped almonds and melted chocolate (melt with a double-boiler).

4
Add baking powder and a dash of liqueur.

5
Butter an 11-inch round baking dish lined with foil and pour in mixture.

6
Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 50 minutes.

7
Turn out cake on a serving platter and dust with confectioner’s sugar.


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