TORTA CAPRESE THE CLASSIC VERSION
The cake was supposedly a birthday centerpiece for three henchmen visiting the island and employed by Alfonso Capone, known as "Al Capone," the legendary Chicago crime boss.
{Image Attribution via Pasticceria Bellavia}
Buongiorno amici:
Today, my culinary discovery takes me to Naples, searching for the origin of the famous Torta Caprese. Popular in the region of Campania, lately a favorite among consumers who prefer dairy-free sweets, the Caprese exemplifies the simplicity of great baking with limited but high-quality ingredi…
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