Torta Caprese (Chocolate Almond Torte) - At least it is Gluten Free
4:10 AM Posted by Jo Pedranti
It was my husband's birthday the other day so of course we had to celebrate with a cake. Naturally, the question always arise from the family members if they were going to be able to enjoy a real cake made of flour.
We decided to ask my husband what he kind of cake he wanted. Considering that we are eating Paleo and that he is of Italian decent, he decided that a Torta Caprese would be a great cake. It is a grain free cake with an almond crust, so it wasn't so bad. Well, one of the ingredients is sugar, but we switched out the granulated sugar for Rapunzel's unrefined sugar instead. I am not even going to try and say it is a healthier version cake or Paleo, even though it is probably better than many cakes since the only ingredients are almond, butter, sugar, bitter sweet chocolate and eggs. A birthday is special and needs to be celebrated.
Torta Caprese
- Unsalted butter - 1 3/4 sticks
- Blanched whole almonds - 7 ounces
- Fine quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened) - 6 ounces
- Large eggs - 4
- Granulated sugar - 1 cup (I used Rapunzel unrefined)
Confectioner's sugar for garnish is optional. Can you tell my kids had fun adding lots of it?
- Butter a 10 inch cake pan and line with wax paper and butter paper and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Melt the butter and let it cool. Grind the almonds together with the chocolate. Separate the eggs.
- Beat the yolks with granulated sugar until thick and pale. Beat in almond mixture and melted butter.
- Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt and clean beaters in a bowl until stiff. Whisk one fourth the egg whites into the almond mixture. Gently fold in the remaining egg whites and spread in a pan.
- Bake in the middle of the oven for about 50 minutes. Cool on a rack.
If possible, use organic ingredients. This is a very rich cake so you don't need to cut too big pieces. You can serve this cake with whipped cream like we did.
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March 23, 2011 at 6:59 AM
This torte is great!
March 23, 2011 at 9:29 AM
cannot wait to make this...might even be on my breakfast menu - if I make it with raw chocolate!
Blessings!
LIB
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March 24, 2011 at 7:44 AM
Every once in a while you have to make an exception to your diet. Cake is one of them! I have to admit I having trouble cutting out sugar. I adore organic pure cane sugar. I know it's not great for me all of the time but I'm kinda weak in that area. I'm still a work in progress. Lol!
March 24, 2011 at 7:55 PM
@Lib,
Let me know how you like it if you make it.
March 24, 2011 at 7:57 PM
@Victoria,
You're right, we need to make exceptions once in a while. I have a weakness for sugar too, but I noticed I do well if I keep up with my minerals and good protein..
March 24, 2011 at 7:58 PM
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August 29, 2011 at 9:37 AM
Hi Jo,
This is an awesome Almond Torte. I wish I had a nice slice to go with my coffee, save me one will you? Hope you have a great week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
March 18, 2012 at 6:24 PM
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