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Torta caprese
Heat the oven to 170°C. Butter and line a 24 cm springform tin. Melt the chocolate and butter together over low heat and leave to cool slightly.
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How long does Torta caprese take?
1 hr 10 min all in — 25 min prep, 45 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 10 slices. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Tree nuts, Eggs, Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Gluten-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Saucepan, Oven.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 pinch.
How much sugar?
200 g of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Blanched almonds → Skin-on almonds. A darker, more rustic crumb; many Capri bakers use them.
Any tips from this recipe?
Grind the almonds with a spoon of the sugar so they stay powdery, not oily. It is better the next day, and keeps four or five days in a tin.
Can I prepare this ahead?
It is better the next day, and keeps four or five days in a tin.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.