Torta Caprese
A classic Italian dessert originating from the island of Capri, made with sponge cake, fresh mozzarella and juicy tomatoes.
Ingredients
- ●1 package tortasponge cake
- ●2 large tomatofresh tomatoes
- ●8 ounces mozzarellafresh mozzarella
- ●2 cups sugargranulated sugar
- ●2 eggslarge eggs
- ●2 cups flourall-purpose flour
- ●1 teaspoon vanilla extractpure vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Cut the torta into 1-inch thick slices.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- 4
Add the flour to the bowl and mix until just combined.
- 5
Dip each torta slice into the egg mixture, coating both sides evenly.
- 6
Place the coated torta slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 7
Bake the torta slices in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 8
While the torta is baking, slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- 9
Remove the torta slices from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
- 10
To assemble the Caprese, place a slice of torta on a serving plate, followed by a slice of mozzarella and a tomato round.
- 11
Drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.