Description
Indulge in the decadent goodness of this gluten-free Caprese Cake, a rich and fudgy Italian dessert that combines dark chocolate, almonds, and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a luscious treat with a delightful texture.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1½ cups (200g) finely ground almonds (almond flour)
- 1 cup (200g) dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Prepare Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla until light and creamy. Slowly stir in the melted chocolate mixture, then fold in the ground almonds.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate-almond mixture in batches.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: 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, if desired.
Notes
- Caprese Cake is naturally gluten-free and has a rich, fudgy texture.
- For extra decadence, serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla gelato.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
