Description
This Flourless Chocolate Cake is a rich, fudgy, and indulgent dessert made without flour. It’s naturally gluten-free, deeply chocolatey, and perfect for celebrations or elegant dinners.
Ingredients
1 cup (175 g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder (plus extra for dusting)
Optional Toppings:
– Powdered sugar
– Fresh berries (raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries)
– Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. In a heatproof bowl, melt the chocolate and butter together over a saucepan of simmering water (or in the microwave in short bursts). Stir until smooth and glossy.
3. Remove from heat, then whisk in sugar, salt, and vanilla until well combined.
4. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
5. Sift in the cocoa powder and whisk until smooth. The batter will be thick and glossy.
6. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the top forms a thin crust and the center is just set (a toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs).
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate and peel off the parchment paper. Cool completely before serving.
9. Dust with cocoa powder or powdered sugar, top with berries, and add a dollop of whipped cream for an elegant finish.
Notes
🍫 Tips:
– Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
– Do not overbake — the center should be just set for a fudgy texture.
– This cake is naturally gluten-free.
– Serve with whipped cream or berries for contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert, Chocolate, Gluten-Free
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Flourless Chocolate Cake, Gluten-Free Dessert, Fudgy Chocolate Cake, Rich Chocolate Dessert, Easy Chocolate Cake