Torta Caprese  (Italian Chocolate Torte)

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This Torta Caprese is a famous Italian chocolate torte made with ground almonds, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and whipped egg whites.

In a small mixing bowl, add the butter and the dark chocolate. Melt completely in the microwave or on a bain Marie.

Add the egg yolks to the chocolate mixture along with the vanilla extract, kosher salt, and cocoa powder.

Mix with a whisk until well combined.

Into a big clean mixing bowl, add the egg whites and start mixing with an electric hand mixer or in a stand mixer.

Start mixing and gradually add the sugar. Mix to medium to stiff peaks.

Add the chocolate mixture to the egg whites mixture, and fold lightly until the mixture is well combined.

Add the almond flour/almond meal, and fold it gently into the mixture using a rubber spatula, until the mixture is combined.

Pour the batter into a parchment paper lined 9-inch springform baking pan which is buttered with softened butter. Bake for 30 minutes.

Let the cake cool for about 40 minutes. Then release it from the pan and top the chocolate cake with cocoa powder or powdered sugar.

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