Product overview
Pre-sliced Torta Caprese, 1.2 kg, made by San Giorgio. This chocolate and almond cake is supplied frozen and portioned for a tidy, repeatable dessert service. This specific recipe contains wheat flour and is not gluten-free.
Product and format
The 1.2 kg pre-sliced format helps restaurants, buffets and events serve consistent portions with little cutting work. The cake is frozen for storage and should be thawed under the conditions given for this reference.
Taste and texture
Chocolate, almonds and cocoa give the cake a rich, rounded dessert profile. The pre-sliced format supports clean plating once the cake has thawed correctly and the portions have reached a suitable serving texture.
Professional uses
Serve it as a plated dessert, on a buffet, at events or with coffee service. Pair with a simple garnish, fruit or a dairy accompaniment according to the menu. Use one pre-sliced portion as the service unit and adjust the presentation around it.
Ingredients and allergens
The listed recipe contains eggs, almonds, butter, chocolate substitute, wheat flour, cocoa, dextrose, raising agents, maize starch, coconut fat and cocoa butter. Allergens include eggs, almonds, milk, soya and wheat gluten; the label also states possible traces of peanuts, mustard and other nuts.
Preparation and handling
Thaw at 0–4 °C for 4–6 hours as indicated for this product, then serve once the texture is ready. Keep the portions protected during thawing and use a clean knife or spatula if further separation is needed.
Errors to avoid
Do not treat this recipe as gluten-free: the listed ingredients include wheat flour. Do not refreeze after thawing, and do not leave the cake unprotected while it is thawing or waiting for service.
Storage and LAPA logistics
Store frozen at –18 °C. After thawing, keep at 0–4 °C, do not refreeze and consume within 24 hours according to the available product instructions. LAPA distributes San Giorgio desserts to professional customers throughout Switzerland.
