Classic Italian Caprese Cake

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 ounces dark chocolate (good quality) chopped
• 1/2 cup +1 tablespoon butter
• 10 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 3/4 cups almond flour
• 3 larges eggs (room temperature) separated
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1-2 tablespoons unsweetened dutch processed cocoa powder (sifted)
• 3-4 tablespoons powdered/icing sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 350F/180C. Grease or spray then dust an 8 inch round cake pan with the cocoa powder.

2. 2

   In a large bowl add the the chocolate, butter and sugar, place over a pot of boiling water, melt the chocolate and butter and stir to combine until smooth.

3. 3

   Remove the bowl and add the flour and baking powder, combine with a whisk, spatula or wooden spoon, add the egg yolks one at a time and whisk together to combine.

4. 4

   In large bowl beat the egg whites until stiff. Gently fold the whites into the batter. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes or until baked through, test with a toothpick. Cool in the pan for about 20 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered/icing sugar before serving. Enjoy!