Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent goodness of this Flourless Chocolate Cake. A gluten-free dessert that is intensely chocolatey, moist, and perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
- 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (plus extra for dusting)
Optional for serving:
- Powdered sugar or whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan. Line with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and chocolate: In a bowl, melt butter and chocolate. Whisk in sugar, salt, and vanilla.
- Add eggs and cocoa: Beat in eggs, one at a time. Sift in cocoa powder and stir until smooth.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes until set.
- Cool and serve: Let cool, then dust with cocoa powder or powdered sugar, or top with whipped cream.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, use dark chocolate with 70% cocoa or higher.
- This cake is naturally gluten-free and can be made a day in advance for better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
