How to make Caprese cake
Step 1
Place the almonds in a food processor1. Then mix until you get a fairly consistent flour.
step 2
Break the dark chocolate into pieces and collect them in a pot2
step 3
Add the butter in pieces and place the pot on top of another pot filled with water3, then melt everything in a water bath.
Step 4
In a large, clean bowl, collect the egg yolks together with the sugar4, then beat until light and fluffy.
Step 5
It smells of rum6and add the grated orange peel and whisk again.
Step 6
Stir in the melted chocolate together with the butter7, pouring in slowly.
Step 7
Now add the almond flour and stir with a spatula8.
Step 8
Beat the egg whites in a bowl until stiff peaks form9.
Step 9
Add them to the mixture in two portions and mix gently and with movements from bottom to top10.
Step 10
Place a disc of baking paper on the bottom of a 18-20 cm diameter baking tin11.
Step 11
Pour the mixture into the mold12.
Step 12
Level the surface of the cake13and bake in a preheated static oven at 180 °C for 30-35 minutes.
Step 13
Bake the dessert14and let it cool for at least an hour.
Step 14
Carefully turn it over onto a serving plate15.
Step 15
Cut some strips of baking paper, place them on the cake and sprinkle everything with plenty of powdered sugar16.
Step 16
Carefully remove the strips, paying attention to the decoration, and serve the Caprese cake in slices17.
storage
The Caprese cake can be kept at room temperature under a glass cover for 3-4 days . It is also possible to freeze it already cut into slices.
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