Torta Caprese
Transport your taste buds to the enchanting island of Capri with Torta Caprese – a cake as rich in history as it is in flavour. This delightful dessert was born from a happy kitchen accident in the early 20th century when a local chef, in a rush of inspiration, forgot to add flour to the batter. The result? A naturally gluten-free masterpiece! Torta Caprese boasts a crispy, delicate skin that gives way to a moist, flavourful centre. It's a cake that shines on its own, but for an extra dose of decadence, drizzle it with luscious pouring cream or indulge in the sweet embrace of orange marmalade or raspberry jam. If you're feeling adventurous, take a cue from the best bakeries in Naples and try baking it in individual servings for a delightful twist on tradition. Get ready to bake and then enjoy the taste of the Mediterranean in every blissful bite!
- Servings: 27
Source: Giuseppe
Ingredients
- For a 27cm tart tin with flaring sides
- Plain flour or cornflour , for dusting
- whole unblanched almonds
- dark chocolate chips
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- baking powder
- unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
- caster sugar
- vanilla bean paste
- natural almond extract
- dark rum
- egg at room temperature, separated
- of salt
- Icing sugar for dusting