3x 400 gr Caprice greek chocolate rolls chocolate rolls chocolate rolls from Greece 1.2 kg + tasting tray 10 ml olive oil from Crete

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Step 4: use the electric mixer to beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks; about 5 minutes. Set aside.

The three Americans were 100% satisfied, even to ask for the recipe. Chef Carmine di Fiore continued to prepare the torta caprese even later and it liked a lot. It was a great success! Take the time to whip the egg yolks and sugar, as well as the egg whites. It's necessary to get them to the ideal consistency for the cake to stay fluffy. Use a good quality dark chocolate here. The recipe calls for 70% cacao, but you can do anything from 60-85% cacao. 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.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 The addition of flour makes the inside of the cake harden, therefore losing that moisture and consisistency typical of torta caprese. Step 2) - Using an electric whisk, cream the butter with ½ cup of sugar together in a separate bowl until light and fluffy (photos 3 & 4). Step 1: break up chocolate and melt it over a double boiler. To make a double boiler, place water in a saucepan and bring to a low boil. Place bowl of chocolate over the water, without touching the water. Once the cake has cooled, you can release the collar. Place the cake on a serving plate and dust with powdered sugar.

Line and grease your cake tin - this is another important step to ensure the torta caprese can be removed with ease. 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. Separate the eggs - carefully separate the egg yolks and white in seperate bowls making sure no yolk gets into the white (the other way round 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). Dark chocolate - even if you're not a fan of dark (bittersweet) chocolate you need it in this recipe. Yes, it’s possible to freeze caprese cake. We recommend cutting it into slices and freezing them separately. Thaw at room temperature, dust with powdered sugar and serve. A Flourless Cake You can store Torta Caprese at room temperature covered with plastic wrap to keep it fresh for 3-4 days. Although there are many recipes that call for it, this traditional cake is made exclusively with almond flour or finely ground almonds.

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 Prepare your cake tin - grease an 8.5 inch springform cake tin lightly with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper so you can remove the cake with ease.Step 3: separate the eggs and place the yolks in one bowl and the whites in an another. To the bowl of yolks, add the sugar. Use an electric mixer to mix together the sugar and yolks until light and fluffy; about 2 minutes. A famous Middle Eastern dessert, baklava is made by layering phyllo dough and crushed nuts, then baking it. The whole dish comes together with a sizzle when it is drenched in honey or sugar syrup, after which it is served as small, bite-sized pieces with some Cypriot coffee or tea as a delicious end of meal treat. You can trust that this recipe has been tested and perfected! It was even a 2022 Golden Recipe contest winner so you know it's going to be great! 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). This recipe seems to have a lot of steps, but they are simple to do and necessary for the best cake texture. To start, grease and line a springform pan with parchment; set aside.