Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent goodness of this Flourless Chocolate Cake. With a fudgy texture and intense chocolate flavor, this gluten-free dessert is a true delight for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water or in the microwave, melt chocolate and butter until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove from heat and whisk in sugar, salt, and vanilla. Whisk in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Sift in cocoa powder and fold gently until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the center is just set and a thin crust forms on top.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate and peel off parchment. Serve plain or dusted with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate (60–70%).
- This cake pairs well with whipped cream or fresh berries.
- It can be made a day ahead and stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~280
- Sugar: ~23 g
- Sodium: ~90 mg
- Fat: ~18 g
- Saturated Fat: ~11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~29 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Protein: ~5 g
- Cholesterol: ~90 mg
