Torta Caprese

Decadent chocolate and almond cake from the Isle of Capri.

Ingredients

• 200 g dark chocolate
• 200 g almonds
• 180 g butter
• 200 g sugar
• 5 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• to dust powdered sugar

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line and grease a cake pan.
2. Melt chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
3. Grind almonds into meal. Set aside.
4. Beat egg yolks with sugar until pale. Mix with chocolate and almonds.
5. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour into prepared pan.
6. Bake for 45 minutes or until firm. Cool and dust with powdered sugar.

Chef's tips

• Use high-quality chocolate.
• Let cool completely before dusting.