Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Flourless Chocolate Cake with Meringue. A luxurious dessert that is perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Meringue:
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: Melt the chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove from heat and whisk in 3/4 cup sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Prepare Meringue: In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Fold Meringue into Batter: Fold one-third of the meringue into the chocolate mixture, then gently fold in the rest.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until set. Let cool in the pan.
- Finish: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Serve with fresh berries or whipped cream if desired.
- This cake can be made a day ahead and stored at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
