Torta caprese with raspberry jelly
Torta caprese with raspberry jelly is a decadent Italian flourless chocolate and almond cake crowned with a glossy raspberry jelly layer. The Thermomix grinds the blanched almonds, melts the dark chocolate with butter, and whips cream to soft peaks, delivering a crackly-topped, fudgy-centred dessert with minimal effort for dinner parties.
About this recipe
Torta caprese with raspberry jelly Thermomix TM7 brings the classic Neapolitan flourless chocolate cake to your all-in-one kitchen machine, finished with a jewel-toned raspberry layer. Searching for an impressive gluten-free dessert recipe? This is it: the TM7 grinds blanched almonds into a fine flour that gives the cake its signature fudgy texture while staying entirely wheat-free. Dark chocolate and butter melt evenly in the mixing bowl, eggs and raw sugar blend into a glossy batter, and a splash of Amaretto lends that unmistakable Italian character. The showpiece is the raspberry jelly spooned over softly whipped cream, setting into a glossy ruby crown. Ideal for festive dinners, birthdays or a Sunday treat, this make-ahead cake actually improves overnight, making it the stress-free centrepiece your dessert repertoire has been missing.
Preparation tips
- Use good-quality dark chocolate with a high cocoa content, as it defines the cake's flavour; chop it into even pieces so the TM7 melts it uniformly with the butter before the almonds go in.
- Let the torta cool completely in the tin before loosening the sides with a palette knife, because the flourless crumb is delicate when warm and firms up beautifully once fully cooled.
- Prepare the raspberry jelly layer and whipped cream just before serving, or keep the assembled cake refrigerated; a few fresh raspberries and a dusting of cocoa powder finish it elegantly.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the butter with a plant-based margarine and use dairy-free pouring cream for the topping; the almond and chocolate base stays naturally gluten-free, so everyone can enjoy a slice.
- Festive winter variant: swap the Amaretto for orange liqueur and fold candied orange zest through the batter, then top the jelly with a few gold sprinkles for a stunning Christmas dessert.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding power - The TM7 grinds blanched almonds into fine flour in seconds, giving the torta its signature fudgy crumb. [Multi-Function]
- Precise melting - Gentle heating from the Thermomix melts dark chocolate and butter evenly without any seizing or scorching. [Temperature Control]
- Weighing accuracy - Add raw sugar and cocoa straight into the mixing bowl as the integrated scale of the TM7 weighs every gram. [Built-in Scale]
- Whipping perfection - The butterfly whisk of the Thermomix whips pouring cream into soft peaks for the raspberry topping. [Hands-Free]
- Guided baking - Cookidoo on the TM7 walks you through each torta caprese step, from batter to set jelly. [Guided Cooking]
Ingredients
- butter
- dark chocolate
- blanched almonds
- raw sugar
- eggs
- baking powder
- cocoa powder
- Amaretto® liqueur
- dark chocolate
- pouring (whipping) cream