Description
This Flourless Italian Torta Barozzi is rich, dense, and deeply flavorful with dark chocolate, espresso, almonds, and a whisper of rum. Naturally gluten-free and perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
200g dark chocolate (70%)
100g unsalted butter
100g sugar
3 eggs (separated)
60ml espresso
100g ground almonds
20g finely chopped peanuts
1 tbsp dark rum (optional)
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment.
2. Melt chocolate and butter together, stir in espresso and rum, then let cool.
3. Add egg yolks one at a time into the chocolate mixture.
4. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form.
5. Fold egg whites gently into the chocolate mixture.
6. Add ground almonds, chopped peanuts, and salt. Fold until just combined.
7. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes.
8. Cool completely, slice thin, and serve with whipped cream or espresso.
Notes
Let the cake rest overnight for deeper flavor.
Store airtight for 3 days at room temp or freeze for up to 1 month.
Best served in slim slices due to richness.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Flourless Italian Torta Barozzi, gluten-free chocolate cake, almond cake