Flourless Chocolate-Almond Cake (Torta Caprese)

Name: Flourless Chocolate-Almond Cake (Torta Caprese)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cups (about 227 g) unblanched whole or sliced almonds; 1 1/4 cups (250 g) sugar, divided; 8 oz (227 g) bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped, see notes above; 8 oz (2 sticks, 227 g) unsalted butter; 6 large eggs, separated, at room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon (4 g) salt; 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier, optional; Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting; 1/2 cup heavy cream, optional; flaky sea salt, optional; fresh berries such as raspberries

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h

Source: The Best American Recipes 1999 Notes: Like the orange-and-olive oil cake and the Chez Panisse almond torte, this one stays moist and delicious for days, so don't be afraid to make it ahead of time. If you are abstaining from alcohol, the Grand Marnier, or other liqueur, is truly optional — delicious and moist with or without. Chocolate: I like the Guittard 74% cacao wafers. No need to chop if you use the wafers. I also have success simply pouring the hot melted butter over the wafers in a bowl, letting them sit for a minute, then stirring.

Updated at: Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:29:24 GMT