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Torta Caprese Is An Italian Cake That Isn't What It Seems Like
By Elias Nash
Unlike Caprese salad, Torta Caprese is a type of flourless chocolate cake that stands out for its use of almond meal and whipped egg whites.
However, Torta Caprese and Caprese salad are actually connected. They are both named for the island of Capri, where they are thought to have originated.
Torta Caprese can be made with as little as five ingredients: melted chocolate, almond meal or almond flour, sugar, eggs, and butter — some recipes add cocoa powder or vanilla.
Many flourless chocolate cakes are pretty dense, with a texture akin to fudge. In Torta Caprese, the almond meal provides structure, and the egg whites act as a leavening agent.
The result is a gluten-free dessert with a texture that falls somewhere between a flourless fudge and a wheat flour crumb.
It's classically served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and even though it's an ideal dessert for anyone on a gluten-free diet, its appeal extends to just about everyone.