Torta Caprese (aka Caprese cake) is made with ground almonds instead of flour which gives it a rich, dense and addictively delicious texture it also makes it naturally gluten-free so if you're avoiding gluten this cake is a MUST.

Although there are many recipes that call for it, this traditional cake is made exclusively with almond flour or finely ground almonds. To his amazement, the cake turned out to be not only delicious, but a unique delicacy. Since then it took the name Torta Caprese, becoming the undisputed pride of the island and the entire Amalfi Coast. You can serve this cake on its own or with a side of berries. Alternatively, you can serve Torta Caprese with a dollop of whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Expert Tips If you love traditional Italian desserts, don't miss my fan-favorite Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake, Torta Sbrisolona, or this Italian Apple Cake. For another almond flour cake, don't miss this Almond Flour Apple Cake recipe. For a three-ingredient cake, try my Italian Sponge Cake recipe. Why You Need to Make this Recipe

More Italian Desserts

Dark Chocolate: use a dark chocolate that is about 70% cacao. Dark chocolate that is anywhere between 60-85% is fine. Step 7) - Transfer the mixture to a lined cake tin and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool before removing from the cake tin (photos 15 & 16). It is said that the chef was alone in his small culinary “kingdom”, surrounded by his tools and ingredients and that he was committed with extreme care in the preparation of an almond cake for three mobsters come to Capri from United States to buy a batch of Al Capone’s spats. Step 1) - Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pot of gently simmering water. Once melted, add a pinch of salt to the chocolate and set aside (photos 1 & 2). Step 2: stir the chocolate until it is melted. Then, stir in the cubed butter and continue stirring until it is melted. Remove from double boiler and set aside to cool.

Serve this delicious flourless Italian chocolate cake with fresh strawberries, whipped cream or vanilla gelato. How to Store Torta Caprese Line and grease your cake tin - this is another important step to ensure the torta caprese can be removed with ease. See the photo below that shows you everything you need to make this recipe plus some important tips on ingredients! Perfect as a gift or as a personal treat, our selection of Greek chocolates is versatile enough for any occasion. From dinner parties to quiet evenings at home, these chocolates add a sweet finishing touch that’s genuinely Greek.

#1 Halloumi, Cyprus’ most popular product

The Island of Capri is home to many famous Italian dishes, it's where I had the best Caprese Salad of my life and where I tasted my very first Torta Caprese. So he baked the cake without realizing it and, when cooked, with astonishment, the cake turned out a real delicacy: soft in the center and crunchy outside. Ever had cheese that squeaks? One of Cyprus’ biggest imports, this distinctive cheese is well known for its mild, salty taste as well as its rubbery texture. Traditionally, halloumi is made using a mixture of goat and sheep milk to produce a semi-hard pasteurized cheese, which helped sustain Cypriot farmers as a source of protein. Pre-heat your oven - pre-heat the oven to 350F (180C) as you make the cake batter so it's ready to bake straight away.