Torta Caprese al Cioccolato Fondente
Dense, flourless chocolate almond cake from Capri, finished with a glossy dark chocolate glaze and powdered sugar.

Total
40 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 120 g Dark chocolate (70% cacao)
- 80 g Almond flour
- 60 g Granulated sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 30 g Unsalted butter
- 50 g Dark chocolate for glaze (70% cacao)
- 10 g Powdered sugar
- a pinch Salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 6‑inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt the 120 g dark chocolate and butter together in a heat‑proof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth; set aside to cool slightly.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with the granulated sugar until the mixture becomes pale and thick (about 5 minutes).
- 4
Gently fold the melted chocolate into the egg mixture, then add the almond flour and a pinch of salt, mixing just until incorporated.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 20‑25 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center springs back lightly when touched.
- 6
While the cake cools, melt the 50 g dark chocolate for the glaze; drizzle it over the cooled cake, allowing it to set.
- 7
Dust the finished cake with powdered sugar and serve.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 35 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
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