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Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe

Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Susan
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 1 8-inch cake (12 servings) 1x
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: Dessert
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Indulge in this decadent Flourless Chocolate Cake that is rich, moist, and gluten-free. Perfect for chocolate lovers and special occasions.


Ingredients

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Chocolate Cake:

  • 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 stick unsalted butter (3/4 cup)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs, room temp
  • 1/2 cup Dutch-process unsweetened cocoa

Garnish:

  • Chocolate shavings
  • Fresh raspberries and/or strawberries
  • Whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare the cake pan.
  2. Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter. Stir until smooth.
  3. Prepare Chocolate Mixture: Whisk in sugar, espresso powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Let it cool slightly.
  4. Add Eggs and Cocoa: Add eggs and whisk until smooth. Mix in cocoa powder.
  5. Bake the Cake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until set.
  6. Cool and Garnish: Let the cake cool, then garnish with chocolate shavings, berries, and whipped cream.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 110mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg