Almond Torta With Chocolate Chips

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Indulge in the Richness of Almond Torta with Chocolate Chips
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
10 ounces butter , softened
1 cup sugar
5 large eggs
2 teaspoons lemon zest ( from 1 lemon )
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups almond flour ( or meal , or finely ground almonds )
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup almonds , blanched , sliced and slightly toasted
confectioners ' sugar , for dusting

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
573
Sugar
33g
Fat
42g
Almond Torta with Chocolate Chips is a decadent Italian dessert that is perfect for special occasions. The cake is made with a combination of flour, butter, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, vanilla, and almond flour. The chocolate chips are a delightful addition, adding bursts of chocolatey goodness in every bite. The cake is dense, moist, and flavorful, with a slightly crunchy texture from the almonds. It can be served at room temperature or chilled and is best accompanied by a cup of coffee or a glass of cold milk.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2.Grease a 9-inch springform pan and set aside.
3.In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4.In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5.Beat in eggs, one at a time, followed by lemon zest and almond extract.
6.Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, blending until no dry flour remains.
7.Fold in almond flour, chocolate chips, and slightly toasted sliced almonds.
8.Pour the batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
9.Bake the torta for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
10.Cool the torta in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely.
11.Dust the top with confectioners' sugar before serving.

PROS

The combination of chocolate chips and almonds in this dessert is simply heavenly.

The dusting of confectioners’ sugar adds to the presentation and makes it a crowd-pleaser.

It can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to a week.

CONS

This dessert is rich and high in calories and should be enjoyed in moderation.

The baking time is longer than most desserts, which requires planning ahead.

The recipe calls for almond flour, which can be expensive.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite its high-calorie content, almonds can be beneficial for heart health.
The flavonoids in chocolate chips help in reducing inflammation.
Lemon zest can aid in strengthening the immune system and preventing infections.

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