Authentic Italian Caprese Cake – Flourless Chocolate & Almond Delight! 🍫✨

Discover the authentic taste of Capri with this rich and decadent Caprese Cake! Made with ground almonds, hazelnut paste (my personal addition, learned from a talented Italian chef), and dark chocolate, this flourless dessert is a celebration of Italian flavors and textures. Perfectly moist with a touch of sweetness, it's an elegant treat for any occasion. Follow this easy step-by-step recipe and bring a taste of Italy to your kitchen! Ingredients: Hazelnuts – 3 oz (85 g) Almonds – 3 oz (85 g) 50% Dark Chocolate – 6 oz (170 g) Egg Yolks – 2.8 oz (80 g, about 5 eggs) Egg Whites – 5.3 oz (150 g) Softened Butter – 6 oz (170 g) Granulated Sugar – 6 oz (170 g) Half Vanilla Pod Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – 0.5 oz (15 g) Potato Starch – 0.9 oz (25 g) Baking Powder – 0.14 oz (4 g) Step: 🔹 Grind the hazelnuts until they form a paste. 🔸 Grind the almonds into a fine powder. 🍫 Grate the dark chocolate. 🍳 Separate the egg yolks from the whites. 🧈 Place half of the sugar in a bowl with the butter and start beating it. 🌿 Add the vanilla and continue to beat. 🥚 Add the egg yolks and beat until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. 🍶 Using a clean mixer, beat the egg whites with the remaining sugar until soft peaks form. 🥄 In another bowl, combine the almond powder and grated chocolate. ☕ Sift the baking powder, potato starch, and cocoa powder. 🌰 Add the hazelnut paste and mix well. 🌡️ Gradually combine the three mixtures until you achieve a smooth batter. 🔥 Preheat the fan oven to 170°C (338°F). 🥄 Prepare the cake pan by placing parchment paper on the bottom, greasing the sides with butter, and flouring the edges. 📏 Spread the batter evenly and bake for 45 minutes. 🍰 Once cooled, transfer the cake to a platter and dust with powdered sugar. If you enjoyed this recipe, help me grow the channel: 👍 and 🔔 so you don’t miss the next delicious dishes! Thanks for your support!