Caprese Cake

Name: Caprese Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 200 g almonds; 200 g dark chocolate; 180 g butter; 160 g sugar; 4 eggs; 5 g rum; 1 pinch salt; q.s. powdered sugar

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It is a typical dessert from the island of Capri, made with almonds, dark chocolate, and without flour. Moist and full of flavor, it has a dense yet soft texture. Perfect for those looking for a delicious and naturally gluten-free dessert. A timeless classic of Italian pastry

Yield: 8 servings / 1 24 cm cake

Total time: 1 h 15 min

Preparation time: 30 min

Cooking time: 45 min

Difficulty:

Cost:

Tools: Bowl, Oven, Blender, Mixer

Weight per serving: 120 g

Energy: 580 Kcal

Carbohydrates: 35 g

Fats: 44 g

Proteins: 11 g

Basketball: 1 h 25 min

Allergens: Tree nuts, Milk, Eggs

Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Pairing: Syrah Rosé

Occasion: Holiday dinner

Ingredients

Portions for 8 servings

Almonds

200 g

Dark chocolate

200 g

Butter

180 g

Sugar

160 g

Eggs

Rum

5 g

Salt

1 pinch

Powdered sugar

q.s.

Method

It takes steps in 1 h 15 min

Finely grind the almonds with a blender

Melt the chocolate with the butter in a bain-marie, stirring until smooth, then let it cool slightly

Break the eggs and separate the yolks from the whites. Beat the yolks with half of the sugar until pale and fluffy, then add the rum and mix

Whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt and the remaining sugar until stiff and glossy

Add the melted chocolate and ground almonds to the yolk mixture and mix well

Finally, gently fold in the whipped egg whites, mixing from bottom to top to avoid deflating them

Pour the batter into a greased and floured 24 cm baking pan

Bake at 170°C for 40–45 minutes, let it cool slightly, and decorate with powdered sugar

Tip: Once baking is complete, insert a toothpick in the center of the cake: if it comes out dry, it is ready; otherwise, extend the baking for a few more minutes

Cost

The cost is mainly influenced by the quality of the dark chocolate and almonds. Using good quality ingredients increases the price but guarantees an excellent result. Ideal as a dessert for special occasions without exceeding costs

Health

It is naturally gluten-free, therefore suitable for people with celiac disease. Rich in healthy fats thanks to almonds, but also high in calories due to butter and sugar. Best enjoyed in moderation, but perfect as an energy-boosting dessert

Author Editorial staff - Luca M.

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