Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Flourless Chocolate Cake. A gluten-free dessert that is moist, fudgy, and utterly satisfying. Perfect for any chocolate lover!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus extra for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Pan: Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, melt chocolate and butter until smooth.
- Add Sugar and Eggs: Whisk in sugar and salt. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine Cocoa Powder: Sift cocoa powder over batter and fold it in gently until combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan, smooth the top, and bake for 25 minutes until set but slightly soft in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan, then invert onto a plate. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream or fresh berries for added richness.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
