Torta Caprese
A flourless chocolate cake from the island of Capri, made entirely from ground almonds, dark chocolate, butter, eggs, and sugar. Naturally gluten-free.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
Your dietary restrictions
The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.
Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- ground almonds (Tree Nut)
- dark chocolate
- butter (Dairy)
- eggs (Egg)
- sugar
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- ground almonds ARE the flour substitute — almond content is very high
- butter is dairy
- dark chocolate may contain milk solids
- eggs are structural
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely contains restrictionButter is a primary ingredient. Dark chocolate may contain milk solids.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKNaturally gluten-free. No wheat flour.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in torta caprese.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely contains restrictionGround almonds ARE the flour. Extremely high almond content.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in torta caprese.
Egg-Free
Likely contains restrictionEggs are structural — multiple whole eggs.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in torta caprese.
Soy-Free
Check with staffDark chocolate sometimes contains soy lecithin as an emulsifier. Verify brand.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in torta caprese.
Vegetarian
Likely OKFully vegetarian (contains egg and dairy).
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Butter is a primary ingredient. Dark chocolate may contain milk solids. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | Naturally gluten-free. No wheat flour. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in torta caprese. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely contains restriction | Ground almonds ARE the flour. Extremely high almond content. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in torta caprese. |
| Egg-Free | Likely contains restriction | Eggs are structural — multiple whole eggs. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in torta caprese. |
| Soy-Free | Check with staff | Dark chocolate sometimes contains soy lecithin as an emulsifier. Verify brand. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in torta caprese. |
| Vegetarian | Likely OK | Fully vegetarian (contains egg and dairy). |
Key risk: Torta caprese is marketed as 'gluten-free chocolate cake' in restaurants catering to celiac guests. This is accurate — there is no wheat flour. But the flour substitute is 100% ground almonds (a tree nut). The cake is simultaneously gluten-free and unsafe for tree nut allergies. Someone with a celiac-plus-nut-allergy combination must be warned.
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