Torta Caprese with Burrata

An exceptionally rich flourless chocolate cake with complex flavour profile of dark chocolate and orange zest, topped with creamy Baby Burrata for added indulgence.

Ingredients

2 x 125g Baby Burrata

200g dark chocolate, roughly chopped

150g unsalted butter, cubed

150g sugar

3 eggs

200g almond flour

1 tsp vanilla extract

Zest of 1 orange

Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and line a 20cm (8-inch) round cake pan.

Step 2

Melt chocolate & butter together over a double boiler or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.

Step 3

Whisk eggs & sugar in a bowl until pale and slightly fluffy. Add vanilla and orange zest. Fold in melted chocolate gently, then stir in almond flour until just combined.

Step 4

Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are set but the centre is slightly soft. Cool completely and dust with powdered sugar.

Step 5

Add with baby burrata on top and serve immediately.

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