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Cinnamon Torta Caprese Cake

This classic Italian dessert gets a warm, cozy spice from McCormick® Ground Cinnamon. Made using almond meal, rich dark chocolate, and just a few other ingredients, it’s an easy and elegant cake to make for the holidays. The cinnamon complements the chocolate, and the final dusting of powdered sugar makes for a picture-perfect treat.

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Total Time

50 minutes

50 min

Prep Time

20 minutes

20 min

Cook Time

30 minutes

30 min

Cinnamon Torta Caprese Cake
Total Time

50 minutes

50 min

Prep Time

20 minutes

20 min

Cook Time

30 minutes

30 min

Ingredients

for 6 servings

  • ¾ cup 60% cacao chocolate chips or 6 ounces 60% cacao chocolate, chopped
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1.25 cups almond meal or blanched almond flour
  • 3 eggs, whites and yolks separateds
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon McCormick® Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
  • powdered sugar, for dusting

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 567
  • Fat 48g
  • Carbs 29g
  • Fiber 5g
  • Sugar 21g
  • Protein 10g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

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Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Heavily grease an 8-inch springform pan.
  2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, place the chocolate chips and unsalted butter. Melt them together in the microwave in 45-second intervals until the chocolate chips are completely melted. Stir until the mixture is smooth. Add the granulated sugar, almond meal, egg yolks, kosher salt, McCormick® Ground Cinnamon, and McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract. Mix well, then set aside.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whip the egg whites on high speed with an electric hand mixer until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture until evenly combined.
  4. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan, and bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before removing from the pan, about 30 minutes.
  5. Dust an even layer of powdered sugar on top. Slice and serve.
  6. Enjoy!

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