Torta Caprese is a delicious and nutritious cake recipe that toddlers will love. Created in the picturesque Italian island of Capri, this classic cake is made of simple, wholesome ingredients such as butter, sugar, flour, and dark chocolate. With lots of flavour and texture, it’s perfect for a toddler birthday party or special family event. Make sure to add a dusting of icing sugar for a decadent twist and share this traditional Italian cake with your little ones.

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: Torta Caprese, Cake, Chocolate, Almonds, Flour, Butter
• Calories: 605
• Protein: 11 g
• Carbs: 52 g
• Fats: 37 g
• Preparation Time: 45 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 125g of butter, softened
• 140g of sugar
• 2 eggs
• 120ml of milk
• 70g of almond flour
• 120g of all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. of baking powder
• 2 tsp. of vanilla extract
• 185g of dark chocolate, melted
• 25g of sliced almonds

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C.
2. Grease and line an 8-inch round cake tin with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each egg.
5. In another bowl, combine the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Then add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
7. Add the milk and vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
8. Fold in the melted chocolate and mix until the batter is smooth.
9. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and sprinkle with the sliced almonds.
10. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Allow the cake to cool completely before removing from the tin and serving.

Recommended Sides

This from-scratch Torta Caprese pairs perfectly with a dollop of freshly whipped cream on the side, or a scoop of your favorite ice cream. For a more Italian flair, serve with a glass of sweet Italian wine.