A Timeless Delight: Torta Tenerina, Ferrara’s Chocolate Cake

If there’s one thing that unites chocolate lovers around the world, it’s a passion for Torta Tenerina cake. This culinary masterpiece hailing from Ferrara, Italy, is an explosion of flavor with its soft texture and intense chocolatey goodness. Today, I want to share with you the story behind this delight and a recipe to make it at home.

The Story Behind Torta Tenerina:

Torta Tenerina cake has a fascinating history. It is said to have been first created in 1902 by a Ferrarese pastry chef named Gino Fabbri. This dessert, also known as “Torta Taiedda” in the Ferrarese dialect, quickly became a classic in Italian gastronomy. The name “Tenerina” comes from its tender and velvety texture, which literally melts in your mouth.

The Ingredients:

To make Torta Tenerina cake, you’ll need a few high-quality ingredients:

• dark chocolate
• organic butter
• sugar
• organic eggs
• organic purpose flour
• A pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar for decoration

Torta Tenerina cake is an exceptional culinary experience with its combination of intense chocolate and a soft, velvety texture. This classic cake is loved worldwide and is perfect for anyone looking to delight their taste buds with a chocolatey treat. So why not try making your own Torta Tenerina cake and enjoy it with vanilla gelato, a good espresso coffee, or a glass of sweet wine? I’m sure you won’t be disappointed!

A Timeless Delight: Torta Tenerina, Ferrara’s Chocolate Cake

Anna Maria

Torta Tenerina cake is an exceptional culinary experience with its combination of intense chocolate and a soft, velvety texture.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Cakes and Pies, Dessert

Cuisine Italian

Servings 6

Calories

Ingredients

 

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• 200 g dark chocolate
• 200 g butter
• 200 g sugar
• 4 eggs
• 50 g flour
• A pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar for decoration

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (375°F) and butter a 20-22 cm (9 inches) round cake pan.
• Melt the dark chocolate and butter together using a double boiler, stirring until you have a smooth mixture. Let it cool slightly.
• In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until you have a frothy mixture.
• Add the melted chocolate to the beaten eggs and mix well.
• Sift the flour and a pinch of salt over the chocolate mixture and gently fold until you have a homogeneous batter.
• Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-30 minutes, or until the top is crispy but the center of the cake is still slightly soft.
• Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer it to a serving plate.
• Dust the cake with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Note: These measurements are for a standard-sized La Tenerina cake. Adjust accordingly if you prefer a larger or smaller cake.

 

ENJOY the rich and decadent flavors of this traditional Italian dessert!

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