Description
Deeply rich, decadently smooth, and impossibly fudgy—Flourless Chocolate Cake is the dessert that turns simplicity into sheer indulgence. With an intense chocolate flavor and glossy ganache topping, it’s an elegant and naturally gluten-free treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 cup high-quality bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
Optional: 1/2 cup heavy cream for ganache
Optional: 4 oz dark chocolate for ganache
Optional toppings: fresh raspberries, whipped cream, powdered sugar, mint leaves
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. Melt chocolate and butter together in a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla until light and slightly thickened.
4. Slowly whisk the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until fully combined.
5. Sift in the cocoa powder and gently fold it into the batter.
6. Pour batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 20–25 minutes until center is just set.
7. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove ring and cool completely.
8. (Optional) Prepare ganache: heat heavy cream, pour over chopped chocolate, let sit, then stir smooth. Pour over cooled cake.
Notes
Naturally gluten-free and rich in flavor.
Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Best served with berries or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: chocolate, gluten-free, flourless cake