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Keto torta caprese chocolate almond cake

Keto Torta Caprese

Torta Caprese is a traditional Italian chocolate cake made with almonds. This keto-friendly version uses almond flour and sugar-free sweeteners to recreate the dense, rich flavor of the original while keeping carbs low.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Holiday
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Torta Caprese, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup powdered erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 large eggs separated
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sugar-free dark chocolate melted
  • Powdered erythritol for dusting optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  • Whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, erythritol, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat the egg yolks, melted butter, vanilla extract, and melted chocolate until smooth.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely. Dust with powdered erythritol before serving if desired.

Notes

Chef's Tip: Fold the whipped egg whites in gently, a third at a time - this is what keeps the cake's texture light despite having no regular flour in it. Keto Swap: traditional wheat flour is replaced with almond flour.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 3g
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