Description
A rich and decadent flourless chocolate cake bursting with intense dark chocolate flavor. This gluten-free dessert features a moist, fudgy texture made simple with pantry staples, perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Fat
- 200g high-quality dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 115g unsalted butter
Sweeteners and Flavorings
- 150g granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Eggs
- 4 large eggs
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate and Butter: Gently melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring often until smooth and glossy. This creates the luscious, rich base for your cake.
- Whisk Eggs and Sugar: In a separate bowl, vigorously whisk the eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes pale and slightly frothy, which helps incorporate air to lighten the dense batter.
- Combine Chocolate Mixture with Eggs: Slowly fold the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the whipped eggs and sugar. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, mixing just until fully combined without deflating the batter.
- Prepare the Pan and Bake: Grease a round cake pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal. Pour in the batter and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 25 minutes. The edges should be set while the center remains slightly soft for that perfect fudgy texture.
- Cool Before Serving: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before removing it. This step ensures the cake firms up nicely and slices cleanly without crumbling.
Notes
- Use quality chocolate: The flavor of the cake depends heavily on the chocolate used—invest in the best you can find.
- Don’t overbake: Keep an eye on the cake to prevent drying out; a slightly underbaked center is ideal.
- Room temperature eggs: This helps with aeration and the overall rise of your batter.
- Grease the pan well: Prevent sticking by generously buttering and lining your baking pan with parchment paper.
- Let it rest: Flourless chocolate cake improves in flavor when refrigerated overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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