Soft, melt-in-the-mouth and intensely chocolatey, torta caprese is an Italian speciality that's a real treat for food lovers. Here's a look at its surprising origin stories and emblematic recipe.

As the tale goes, the torta caprese was born in the ... paired with the luxurious addition of chocolate; a relatively new ingredient in Italian kitchens at the time. This version may be more ...

Italian love cake is "delightfully light, yet decadent", according to recipe developer, baker, and writer Kayla Huang for The Kitchen. The dessert is "super easy to prepare" thanks to the ...

Pasticceria Gollini in Vignola, Italy, not far from Modena, is home to the sumptuous flourless chocolate cake known as torta Barozzi.

If you love rich desserts but need a gluten-free option, an Italian-style flourless cake is the perfect indulgence. These cakes are intensely chocolatey, moist and incredibly satisfying.