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Torta Caprese | Traditional Chocolate Cake From Capri Island, Italy | TasteAtlas
Torta Caprese | Traditional Chocolate Cake From Capri Island, Italy | TasteAtlas
Torta Caprese | Traditional Chocolate Cake From Capri Island, Italy | TasteAtlas
Torta Caprese | Traditional Chocolate Cake From Capri Island, Italy | TasteAtlas
Torta Caprese | Traditional Chocolate Cake From Capri Island, Italy | TasteAtlas
Torta Caprese | Traditional Chocolate Cake From Capri Island, Italy | TasteAtlas

Torta Caprese

Torta Caprese is a dark chocolate cake made without any flour. This specialty of the Italian island of Capri consists of dark chocolate, eggs, sugar, almonds, and butter. It is characterized by its dense chocolate texture and a layer of powdered sugar on top.


The cake is often garnished with halved strawberries or raspberries, while the restaurant versions are often served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. Although the origins of torta Caprese are quite murky, many believe that it was invented by mistake, when a cook left out the flour from a recipe.


Today, the cake is an important part of many Italian celebrations and special events.

Recipe variations

Torta Caprese Authentic recipe

PREP 15min
COOK 1h
RESTING  6h
READY IN 7h 15min

This is the classic recipe for torta Caprese made with ground almonds, eggs, sugar, butter, and chocolate. 

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