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Receta Raspberry almond torte (flourless) with dark chocolate fudge frosting
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Ingredientes
- 350g (about 12 oz) raspberries (plus a few per person for serving with the cake)
- 200g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 200g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- pinch salt
- 240ml (1 cup) raspberry syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 300g (2 1/2 cups) ground almonds
- 115g (1 stick or 1/2 cup) butter
- 250g (9 oz) dark chocolate, chopped
- 125g (1 cup unsifted) powdered (confectioners’ or icing) sugar
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