Torta caprese is a traditional Italian cake made with chocolate and either almonds or hazelnuts. Named for the island of Capri from which it originates, the cake pop mold is widely known and especially popular in nearby Naples, Italy. With many variations, the core recipe combines softened butter at room temperature with sugar followed by egg yolks.
The origins of Torta Caprese aren’t clear, though it seems likely it was created by the hospitality industry of Capri, which catered to tourists. Neapolitan chefs improvised by using a typical Neopolitan ingredient, almonds. Tales of a dolce born by mistake in a corner of Paradise”. The caprese cake is the typical dessert of Capri. Tradition has it that its creation happened by chance in a craft workshop of the island in the twenties. It seems that the pastry chef had forgotten to put the flour in an almond cake, ordered by some tourists.
A delicacy came out of it, a soft cake in the center and crunchy outside, much appreciated by those tourists and then depopulated and become famous all over the world. Capri Amore Mio Wimmelbook – Children’s Book about Capri”. Azienda Autonoma Cura Soggiorno e Turismo Isola di Capri. 76A35 35 0 0 1 140.