Traditional Torta Caprese - Italian Chocolate-Almond Cake (Gluten-Free)

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cocoa powder

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Cocoa powder reduces calories while maintaining chocolate flavor.

almonds

🥗Healthier: ground walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Ground walnuts provide a similar texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories significantly.

Line or grease an 8 or 9-inch round springform pan. Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).

In a small bowl, add the butter, cut into pieces, and the chocolate. Melt in a double boiler or in the microwave for 45 seconds (80% power), adding 20 more seconds as needed. Whisk until smooth, and set aside to cool.

In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with the powdered sugar until light and foamy. Save the egg whites in a separate large bowl for later. Add the vanilla paste (or extract) and the rum. Mix some more.

Add the melted butter/chocolate and beat some more. Add the almond flour and baking powder, and mix until combined.

Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until firm. Fold into the cake batter.

Pour into the prepared pan, level, and bake for 35 to 40 minutes golden and set. Test with a toothpick for readiness. Let cool, remove from the pan and serve with powdered sugar.

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