Flourless Chocolate Cake
Flourless chocolate cake is a luxuriously rich dessert that delivers an intense chocolate flavor while being gluten-free. With its dense yet light texture, this cake melts in your mouth, making it an ideal treat for celebrations or a comforting indulgence any day of the week. Impress your guests with this simple, elegant recipe that’s sure to steal the spotlight at your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Ingredients
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- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a double boiler, melt dark chocolate and unsalted butter until smooth.
- Remove from heat and whisk in granulated sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift in cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla extract; gently fold until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly soft.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg