3 italian almond torte Recipes

eggs, separated, sugar, divided, ground blanched almonds, all-purpose flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, water, vanilla extract, almond extract, ricotta cherry filling, cocoa whipped cream, candied cherries or sliced almonds (optional)

butter or shortening, for the pan, unblanched or blanched whole or chopped almonds, unsweetened chocolate, roughly chopped, sugar, divided in half, salt, egg whites, cream of tartar, unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting), heavy cream, beaten to soft peaks