How to Make an Italian Chocolate Cake (That Just so Happens to Be Flourless)

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  • @gorgonzolaboy5959
    @gorgonzolaboy5959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I live in Naples, near Capri, and this is practically the exact same recipe we Italians use. Great job my friends 👌👍💯 it looks great 😎

    • @momforfreedom9191
      @momforfreedom9191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Would you say that most Italians grind the almonds themselves!? My great-grandparents are from Apice Italy and I’ve noticed a “do it the hard way” mentality in my family. 😆😁😝

    • @davidreali9642
      @davidreali9642 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      From maine famile is from capri

    • @FutureCommentary1
      @FutureCommentary1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Naples near Capri is not Italy? Sorry just curious. You say practically same recipe that Italians use as if you are Italian?

  • @johnbushur6080
    @johnbushur6080 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    6 oz chocolate
    +12 tbsp butter
    Melt together in microwave
    1 tsp vanilla extract in chocolate mixture
    Whip 4 egg whites add
    1/2 cup sugar
    4 egg yolks
    1/2 cup sugar
    2 cups almond flour
    2 tbsp cocoa powder
    1/2 tsp table salt
    9” springform pan
    325 oven for 50 minutes
    Garnish with powdered sugar when chilled.

    • @annklotz352
      @annklotz352 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you!

    • @godbyjrotc
      @godbyjrotc ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Super

    • @edelweiss9460
      @edelweiss9460 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks, same amount of butter to choc, 170 grammes.

    • @claradiblasi354
      @claradiblasi354 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! You are a very generous person.⭐

    • @marywillis8372
      @marywillis8372 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks, and God bless as going to make this cake today.

  • @thaller5033
    @thaller5033 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I saw this video about 6 weeks ago and decided to try it. Best cake ever! So good and easy to make, I made it again 2 weeks ago

  • @haywarddaryl
    @haywarddaryl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I made this for my wife for mother's day. Just a tip, my older mixer took closer to ten minutes to whip the whites. Thanks for the great recipe!

  • @sammymug29
    @sammymug29 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Julia’s “mmmm’s” are iconic ☺️

  • @senthilkumar-uv8wt
    @senthilkumar-uv8wt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for sharing wonderful recipe,

  • @thuyhoa8456
    @thuyhoa8456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I baked the cake today, it is great. Thanks for the recipe❤️

  • @gfello
    @gfello 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I made this and it was easy and delicious! Thanks for the great recipe.

  • @KeepieUppie10
    @KeepieUppie10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lovely recipe. Very easy to make. Had all ingredients at hand but less chocolate. Didn't use as much sugar (around 30g less) and didn't use vanilla extract. Came out perfect. Was ready around 45 minute mark for me.

  • @giulianocarpentieri650
    @giulianocarpentieri650 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done pastry chef application wonderful explanation from the host 👏
    BRAVO for both of you

  • @mustacheforever68
    @mustacheforever68 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    - 6 oz 60% chocolate chopped
    - 12 tbsp unsalted butter
    - 1 tsp vanilla extract
    Separate 4 eggs.
    - 1/2 cup granulated sugar w/ whites
    - 1/2 cup granulated sugar w/ yolks
    - 2 cups almond meal
    - 2 tbsp Dutch processed cocoa
    - 1/2 tsp table salt

  • @jayena
    @jayena 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I have made one of these before and everyone who tried it, loved it! I would definitely recommend making it.

  • @susantaylor5068
    @susantaylor5068 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Totally agree great chef 👨‍🍳

  • @claradiblasi354
    @claradiblasi354 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great Chef 👌. Explain the recipe and every step very well. Thank you!!

  • @shaheroselalji9890
    @shaheroselalji9890 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent demonstration.

  • @desrtangl
    @desrtangl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I made this a few weeks ago and it's fantastic!

  • @susantaylor5068
    @susantaylor5068 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fabulous def on my to bake list for next family birthday

  • @patriotamerican62
    @patriotamerican62 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like a pretty simple recipe. I think I try it.

  • @christinahutchison3967
    @christinahutchison3967 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You are my hero. I was taught to put a touch of salt in all my cooking by my grandfather who was an amazing cook. It makes such a difference for the better but a lot of people don’t understand that.

    • @llm4187
      @llm4187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Most people who bake do.

  • @billyfoster3223
    @billyfoster3223 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely cake!😁👍

  • @karengadaleta7557
    @karengadaleta7557 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just made this cake for my sister in law who is gluten free. Absolutely delicious ! Will definitely make it again. Served it with some gelato

  • @jacquibossier9808
    @jacquibossier9808 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yum!

  • @reclavea
    @reclavea 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice!

  • @vidaurreta
    @vidaurreta 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kevin and chocolate! Life is good!

  • @FoodTechLife
    @FoodTechLife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh no…now I have to make this 😃 it’s easy and delicious. Except I have no mixer so arm power it is 💪🏻

  • @jerrkyd
    @jerrkyd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the segments with Julia and Keith. Julia is such a cutie.

  • @uiscepreston
    @uiscepreston 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    We simply mustn't talk about how hot Keith is. Cake Daddy indeed.

    • @moose8846
      @moose8846 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No thanks

    • @MoPoppins
      @MoPoppins 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Maybe it’s cuz I’m from LA, where there’s so much narcissism, but I seem to always subconsciously be surprised whenever an attractive person isn’t ALSO a narc. Keith is so genuinely nice, that I feel like I’m experiencing cognitive dissonance…lol.
      He must be Midwestern by upbringing or something (or Canadian?). 😆 Definitely not of LA origin. Then he’d turn out like Adam Levine. 🤮

    • @jjsmith3302
      @jjsmith3302 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      WOOF-YUM!

    • @desrtangl
      @desrtangl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      agreed!

    • @uiscepreston
      @uiscepreston 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@moose8846 No one asked you.

  • @rebeccagumm65
    @rebeccagumm65 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you use an alternative to Almond meal, I have a food sensitivity to Almonds. What would you recommend?

  • @joer5627
    @joer5627 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know what I’m making for Valentines Day!

  • @GeorgeWTush
    @GeorgeWTush 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Keith Dresser has the best hair in show business.

  • @DraconiaProductions
    @DraconiaProductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I could imagine modifying this recipe just slightly to make a perfect keto cake recipe 😋

    • @wam0357
      @wam0357 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which sugar replacement and how much would you use for the 1/2 cup sugar?

    • @DraconiaProductions
      @DraconiaProductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@wam0357 There's a bunch of different sugar replacers that measure the same as sugar, ones that use stevia, monkfruit, etc. The only difference would probably be the reaction they would have when combining them with your mixture. That would take some testing to get a similar result to the one in the video.

    • @Littlebit31
      @Littlebit31 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

  • @sahej6939
    @sahej6939 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! My dream cake 🍰 love it with an espresso and whipped cream… can we do hazelnuts or walnut instead of almond meal?

  • @samsungfilament5361
    @samsungfilament5361 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does anyone have any ideas on how to implement Strega in this recipe? Just replacing the vanilla extract seems like it wouldn't be enough, but I'd be worried about the batter being too wet if I just added more (other recipes that use it have 2-3tbs versus the 1tsp vanilla here)

  • @Jameson77777
    @Jameson77777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He seems like a very gentle & generous lover. 😍

  • @questionmark9819
    @questionmark9819 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are there any regional variations for this recipe or is it all the same across Italy?

  • @FutureCommentary1
    @FutureCommentary1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reine de Saba from Julia Child.
    Chocolate Almond cake from Paul Hollywood's How to bake.
    Paul Hollywood just makes a chocolate ganache to pour on top. So good!

  • @jerseygrl5
    @jerseygrl5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I am so going to make this. Can't eat gluten and love chocolate cake!

  • @benjamincometa3729
    @benjamincometa3729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent advice presented with the Torta Caprese. I’ll have to try it. I haven’t watched. Your show In
    awhile, what happened to Richard Kimball?

    • @nancyoffenhiser4916
      @nancyoffenhiser4916 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think you're talking about the bow tie guy he has started his own show called Milk Street

    • @tomsdotter3228
      @tomsdotter3228 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Christopher Kimball left a few years ago. Has his own show called Milk Street. Wasn't Richard Kimball The Fugitive?

  • @meganpopple9100
    @meganpopple9100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Could you use other nut meals or flours?

  • @braddavis8822
    @braddavis8822 ปีที่แล้ว

    OOOKAY! This is flourless chocolate cake on steroids! I made it to as a test run before making it and taking to a holiday party next week... It's a WINNER! It's lite, it chocolatey, it's decadent. There is a lot of elements to it but you can throw it together quite quickly if you're organized..

  • @momforfreedom9191
    @momforfreedom9191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Making this today, but I decided against buying the almond flour or meal. I just ground whole almonds in my food processor, but since I don’t want it to turn into almond butter, I’m stopping at what seems to be “almond meal” consistency. Is it all right that there are teeny tiny pieces of almonds that crunch when I taste-test? Or should I keep grinding the almonds!? I wish that was discussed in the video. .... Anyway, I LOVE all the sweet comments about Keith. 😁👍🏼

  • @espacio6
    @espacio6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank josh I read your descripción

  • @holly_kay5570
    @holly_kay5570 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I made this today..it's cooling...haven't tasted it yet...

  • @Mayapacalucy
    @Mayapacalucy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi, I know you said almond meal or flour doesn’t make a difference in taste. What about texture? Would the flour make it more / leas dense because it’s so fine? Thanks! Can’t wait to make it.

  • @wwlt.trevor0512
    @wwlt.trevor0512 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can ground toasted Walnuts be used in place of almond meal or almond flour?

  • @yulia001
    @yulia001 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Torta caprese
    6 oz 170g bittersweet 60% chocolate +12 tbsp 168g butter Melt together in microwave, 1 tsp vanilla extract in chocolate mixture. Whip 4 egg whites add 1/2 cup 100g sugar stiff. 4 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar-whip till light fluffy add chocolate mixture, add 2 cups 195g 7 oz almond flour, 2 tbsp 10-11g cocoa powder 1/2 tsp salt, fold in whites. 9” springform pan 325 oven for 50 minutes remove outside form after 20min. cool 2 hrs, Garnish with powdered sugar when chilled.

  • @peteaulit
    @peteaulit 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I looked at many recipes and this one is one of those “we actually know why it’s good” kind of recipe and we don’t need to overdo it. None of that fudge junk !

    • @nschultz417
      @nschultz417 ปีที่แล้ว

      America's Test Kitchen provides a lot of food science to explain how and why their food is so good. It's one more reason why they are the best cooking show ever.

  • @espacio6
    @espacio6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would like to hace the recipe

  • @dannyjay7426
    @dannyjay7426 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want this daddy baker

  • @MusicMom123
    @MusicMom123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can anyone please post the actual recipe? I can't view it without signing up for an account on their website. Thank you ! 🎉😍

    • @momforfreedom9191
      @momforfreedom9191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      🤷🏻‍♀️ I just watched the video like 10 times and followed his verbal instructions.

  • @Katy32344
    @Katy32344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Does anyone else really enjoy the science lessons?

  • @zalibecquerel3463
    @zalibecquerel3463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My aunt used to drive a Toyota Caprese.

  • @ganeshrr1971
    @ganeshrr1971 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can we use sugar substitute like Monk Fruit for this recipe

  • @jcmacbeth
    @jcmacbeth 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you think this would be using hazelnut flour?

  • @middnight3474
    @middnight3474 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite color is ham

  • @sherriek3476
    @sherriek3476 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wonder if I can use monkfruit for a sugar substitute?🤔

    • @Katy32344
      @Katy32344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just give it a try and see

    • @bruzote
      @bruzote 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Katy32344 - Monkfruit substitutes really well for sugar in Cappucino with Frangelico! ;-D

  • @accordionbabe
    @accordionbabe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Not scraping the bowls (re chocolate) drives me nuts! Why measure anything then?

  • @karenescobar7407
    @karenescobar7407 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So talented and handsome 🤭

  • @dwreid55
    @dwreid55 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Four tips for making this:
    1. NEVER just dump sugar on top of egg yolks. It CAN "burn" the egg yolks and cause them to become grainy. Always add sugar as you whip the yolks.
    2. If you spray the bottom of your pan, then add a disc of parchment paper, then spray again, it will never stick to the pan and will always slide right off, saving you the risk of damaging your cake.
    3. (Humorous observation) Whipping egg whites separately from the yolks is something that has been known for hundreds of years. I'm pretty sure that America's Test Kitchen didn't "discover this".
    4. If you add an 1/8th tsp of cream of tarter to your egg whites when you whip them they will whip more quickly and retain their loft better. This will in no way change the flavor but makes the batter easier to fold without losing so much of the "rise".

  • @jesskc6436
    @jesskc6436 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol watch this at 0.25 x speed at 9:43. cracking up.

  • @pasavant
    @pasavant ปีที่แล้ว

    What is bitter sweet chocolate? All I see in stores is unsweetened and semi sweet chocolate. please explain.

  • @ebellper
    @ebellper ปีที่แล้ว

    I even memorized the recipe but it came out looking like how the batter went in- stiff points, etc. and the texture is very mealy. Gak what did i do wrong?

  • @RafaelDelVillar-oo9gl
    @RafaelDelVillar-oo9gl 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mo sugar on top 😳 Mama mia porque!

  • @reclavea
    @reclavea 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    15 mins or 50 mins baking time?

    • @CarrieH827
      @CarrieH827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      50 mins

    • @reclavea
      @reclavea 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CarrieH827
      Thank you!

  • @pellejutterstrom
    @pellejutterstrom 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    looks like a dry version of the Swedish kladdkaka

  • @MrDrivingFaster
    @MrDrivingFaster หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Pro tip: cheat the recipe by adding half a cup of cake flour. It makes a fluffier cake, without affecting the overall taste.

  • @richardvergara
    @richardvergara 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keith is just as delicious as that cake.

  • @jayson3843
    @jayson3843 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why bitter sweet chocolate?

  • @damianrhea8875
    @damianrhea8875 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This cake is gluten-free!

  • @heidid5275
    @heidid5275 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Couldn't you use baking powder or even baking soda as a leavener?

    • @wam0357
      @wam0357 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      no, the eggs being whipped is your leavening or "rise" effect. I guess you could experiment by adding some, but IMO you should still follow the technique of seperating the eggs, whipping them, and then folding the eggs in.

    • @heidid5275
      @heidid5275 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wam0357
      Yes, Ty. I meant in addition to the eggs.

    • @heidid5275
      @heidid5275 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sandrah7512
      I just think it would give a little more lift and volume. Jmo.

    • @heidid5275
      @heidid5275 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sandrah7512
      And there it is...thank you so much for the info.

  • @georgen9755
    @georgen9755 ปีที่แล้ว

    if it were my father he would get the best cake ..........

  • @lilianajankovic6426
    @lilianajankovic6426 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I try to get recipe and it’s hidden ,I don’t want to give you my email or pay for recipe , I’ll never look you you tube again

  • @alexandertorro
    @alexandertorro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this "Vegan Free?

  • @leah8470
    @leah8470 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Didn't keep used to talk about products and like the best-selling cooler and stuff like that or is that someone else

    • @jjsmith3302
      @jjsmith3302 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ummm, WHAT?

    • @leah8470
      @leah8470 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jjsmith3302 ya along time ago on the show he used to review products

  • @cascooter
    @cascooter 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who gets the most thirst comments Dan or Keith?

  • @aroneaton2639
    @aroneaton2639 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    *aLmond

  • @sarahjames9456
    @sarahjames9456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You say 2 cups of almond flour and then you turn around and say about 7 ounces which is it?

    • @bruzote
      @bruzote 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just a by-stander here, but could those ounces be WEIGHT, not volume? Perhaps 2 cups volume of almond flour works out to about 7 ounces by weight?

    • @blueeyedbehr
      @blueeyedbehr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      two cups might be 7 ounces when spooned into the measuring cup. because flour can weigh differently whether it's spooned, sifted, or scooped, always go by weight.

  • @godbyjrotc
    @godbyjrotc ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these guys, but the cake seemed like a dryer brownie. This is one recipe that didn’t get hit out of the stadium. I think I duplicated everything but maybe not.

  • @jacquelineg.6321
    @jacquelineg.6321 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    CORRECTION: In the video he says 2 cups of almond meal/flour, but then says 7 oz.
    Two cups is 16 oz. Made this recipe and it came out fabulous!

  • @orlybabe
    @orlybabe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I made Nutella Flourless Chocolate Cake loads of times, every time it would collapse after removing from the tin - like it would look like two tires sitting on top of each other lol. It uses the same method, ground almonds, don’t know why...

    • @JeremyForTheWin
      @JeremyForTheWin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      nutella in America has palm oil in it which may affect whether it can hold a structure

    • @orlybabe
      @orlybabe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JeremyForTheWin thanks for the tip!

  • @leah8470
    @leah8470 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    K e i t h

  • @re-de
    @re-de 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Showing the crumbs on the toothpick?! U showed nothing!!

  • @mayankteria1242
    @mayankteria1242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what sort of psychopath measures butter in tablespoons? Do us all a favour and use Metric/Imperial measurements. SHEEESH.

    • @sahej6939
      @sahej6939 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We all follow the guide on the butter package