Torta Caprese!

This flourless, almond chocolate cake will bring out your inner Italian. Make it only for those you love! Delizioso!!

Prep time: 1 hour

Serves: 8-10

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Ingredients

9 ounces dark chocolate, (higher quality chocolate will result in better cake)1 cup butter¼ cup cocoa powder1 tablespoon almond extract1 ¼ cup sugar1 ½ cups ground, blanched, toasted almonds6 large eggs (room temperature)1/8 cup powdered sugar (for top)

Serve with freshly whipped creamRecipe requires a spring form pan lined with parchment paper

Step 1- Prepare Almonds

Toast blanched (skins removed) almonds on a foil lined baking sheet for 10 minutes at 350 degrees

Let almonds cool

Grind almonds finely in a food processor with metal blade

Step 2 – Melt Chocolate & Mix IngredientsMelt chocolate and butter in a double boiler

Using a standing mixer with whisk attachment, blend the melted chocolate mixture together with the cocoa powder, almond extract, and sugar until they are well combined

Add the ground almonds and whisk until combined

Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition

Step 3 - Bake, Cool and Serve with Vinsanto

Suggested Wine Pairing : VinsantoVisit www.gioiawines.blogspot.com for information on this and other wonderful Italian wines available from Vito Montanarelli!

Pour the mixture into the parchment lined spring form pan

Bake in preheated oven at 325 degrees for 45-50 minutes

Test for doneness with a toothpick that comes out clean - do not overcook

Let cool completely before removing parchment

Transfer to serving dish and dust generously with powdered sugar

Serve with freshly whipped cream

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