Torta di Noci

Torta di Noci is a delightful gluten-free Italian breakfast cake made with ground walnuts, offering a rich and nutty flavor. Perfectly sweetened and moist, it's an ideal way to start your day with a taste of Italy.

Ingredients

• Ground walnuts - 150 grams
• Eggs - 2 large
• Honey - 50 grams
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch
• Dark chocolate (70% cocoa) - 50 grams, chopped
• Olive oil - 30 milliliters

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small round cake pan (20 cm in diameter) with olive oil.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and honey together until well combined and frothy.
3. Add the vanilla extract, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to the egg mixture and mix well.
4. Fold in the ground walnuts and chopped dark chocolate until evenly distributed.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 28 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 12 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 180 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats and omega-3 fatty acids from walnuts.
• Contains antioxidants from dark chocolate that may improve heart health.

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