Ricetta: Torta Caprese - Campania

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Cacao nibs provide a lower sugar option while maintaining chocolate flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

almond flour

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Ground oats are gluten-free and more economical.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while sweetening.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease a round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

Melt dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth.

Remove from heat and stir in sugar until well combined.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in almond flour, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract until just combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Serve with fresh berries and whipped cream.

Cooking Techniques

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