Torta Caprese
Torta Caprese is a classic flourless Italian chocolate almond cake made with dark chocolate, butter, eggs and blanched almonds. The Thermomix TM7 melts the chocolate gently, grinds the almonds and mixes the batter to a velvety consistency, giving this dessert its famously crackled top and fudgy interior.
About this recipe
Torta Caprese Thermomix TM7 is the legendary flourless chocolate and almond cake from Naples, and this recipes version proves why the all-in-one kitchen machine is the easiest route to it. Instead of chopping chocolate by hand and hovering over a bain-marie, the TM7 melts the dark chocolate and butter gently while you do nothing. The blanched almonds are ground to a fine, even meal in seconds, giving the cake its signature fudgy crumb without any flour, which makes this a naturally gluten-free dessert. Eggs are whisked light and fluffy with caster sugar and vanilla before everything is mixed into one glossy batter. Serve this Italian dessert slightly warm with a dusting of icing sugar at a dinner party, a birthday or a festive Christmas table. With deep chocolate flavour, a crackled top and moist interior, this Torta Caprese is the kind of showstopper that looks far harder than the Thermomix makes it.
Preparation tips
- Use good-quality dark chocolate with a high cocoa content for the deepest flavour in your Torta Caprese, as the chocolate is the dominant taste. Let it cool slightly before folding into the egg mixture so the eggs do not scramble.
- Grind the blanched almonds finely but stop before they turn to butter, otherwise the cake loses its characteristic crumbly texture. A few coarser pieces add a pleasant bite to the crumb.
- Dust the cooled cake generously with icing sugar just before serving to highlight the characteristic cracked surface. Torta Caprese also keeps well wrapped in the fridge for two days and tastes even richer the next day.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free variation: replace the unsalted butter with an equal amount of plant-based baking margarine or coconut oil. The dark chocolate, almonds and eggs keep the Torta Caprese moist and the flavour stays wonderfully intense.
- Festive winter variation: add the grated zest of one orange and a pinch of cinnamon to the batter, then serve the Torta Caprese with a spoonful of mascarpone and a few candied orange pieces for a Christmas-worthy Italian dessert.
Why this recipe works
Torta Caprese is a sophisticated Italian classic that relies on the perfect balance of ground almonds and dark chocolate. For those who demand flawless results, the Thermomix TM7 ensures the batter is silky smooth and the bake is consistently even, removing the guesswork entirely. You won't need to worry about a sunken centre or dry texture; instead, you’ll create a dense, fudgy masterpiece that looks as stunning as it tastes. Achieve professional patisserie standards at home with a recipe designed for absolute precision and reliability.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Gentle melting turns the dark chocolate and butter into a silky base without any risk of burning the mixture. [Multi-Function]
- The TM7 grinds the blanched almonds into a fine, even meal in seconds, giving the cake its flourless fudgy texture. [Multi-Function]
- With precise temperature control the eggs, caster sugar and vanilla are heated safely into a light, stable foam. [Precision Control]
- Whipping the egg whites with the butterfly whisk creates airy peaks that keep the Torta Caprese wonderfully light inside. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing the icing sugar, chocolate and almonds directly in the bowl saves dirtying separate scales during preparation. [Built-in Scale]
Ingredients
- unsalted butter
- blanched almonds
- dark chocolate
- caster sugar
- natural vanilla extract
- medium eggs
- icing sugar