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Torta Caprese

Chocolate and almonds torte

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Dish Name: Torta Caprese
Dish Description: The Caprese cake is an ancient Neapolitan dessert, originally from the island of Capri, a delight made with chocolate and almonds without the addition of flour!
Dish Description: Beginner
Class Length: 90 min
Total Prep. Time: 50 min
Total Cook Time: 40 min
Total Served: 6 - 8
Class Language: English
Class Location: Zoom class from Rome, Italy

€25,00

/ PER CLASS
ONLY 15 SEATS REMAINING.
CLASS DATE
November 09, 2021
CLASS TIME (ITALIAN )
7:00 pm
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Class Description

One of the icons of traditional Napolitan pastry is the Torta Caprese. From the island of Capri, where it was born, to the Amalfi Coast, the Caprese torte is the most popular dessert in pastry shops.

In this cooking class, we’ll walk all the way through the steps of making this delicious dessert. Almond and chocolate-based with the total absence of gluten is the perfect dessert for anyone. This torte is the perfect idea for an Italian breakfast, a sweet snack, or after meals.

Join the class to discover the magic of the Caprese torte.

Ingredients

For the torte:

Fist bowl:

  • 170 grams (0,75 cup) Butter at room temperature (keep it at least 2 hours out of the fridge before the class starts)
  • 85 grams (0,74 cup) Powdered sugar (Icing sugar)
  • 85 grams (about 6 eggs) Egg yolks at room temperature
  • ½ Vanilla bean
  • Salt to taste

Second bowl:

  • 170 grams (1,29 cup) Dark chocolate for grating
  • 170 grams (1,77 cup) Almond flour or Peeled almonds (to be ground into powder)
  • 25 grams (3,3 tbsp) Cornstarch
  • 14 grams (1,9 tbsp) Bitter cocoa powder
  • 4 grams (1 tsp) Baking powder

Third bowl:

  • 148 grams (about 6 eggs) Egg whites at room temperature
  • 85 grams (0,74 cup) Powdered sugar (Icing sugar)
  • Powdered sugar to decorate
  • Butter for the baking pan

Tools Used

Below we’ve listed the tools you need to help prepare this recipe. Not all tools are necessary and alternatives for each can be found. If you would like to purchase any of these click on the item and you will be linked to Amazon for check out.
Springform baking pan (Ø 22cm - 24 cm)
Spatula
Electric Hand Mixer
Food processor
3 Mixing bowls
Grater
Parchment paper

3 Days Before Class

After the booking you will receive the Zoom link by email. The day of class use the link to join the class.

Day Before Class

Make sure to have all your shopping list clear and ready to do grocery. Buy the freshest ingredients, the quality of the ingredients makes the difference.

Day Of Class

Take the eggs out of the fridge at least 1 hour before the class starts.

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