Pin It A rich, velvety chocolate cake with an intense flavor and fudgy texture, perfect for chocolate lovers and naturally gluten-free.
This cake has become my go-to dessert whenever I want something indulgent but without flour. It never fails to impress guests.
Ingredients
- Chocolate & Butter: 225 g (8 oz) high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa) chopped, 115 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter cut into pieces
- Sugar & Eggs: 150 g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar, 4 large eggs at room temperature
- Flavorings: 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- Optional Garnish: Cocoa powder or powdered sugar for dusting, Fresh berries for serving, Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 20 cm (8-inch) round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Step 3:
- Whisk in the sugar, then add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
- Step 4:
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt until fully incorporated.
- Step 5:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Step 6:
- Bake for 25 30 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is just slightly wobbly.
- Step 7:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes then run a knife around the edge and invert onto a serving plate. Peel off the parchment paper.
- Step 8:
- Dust with cocoa powder or powdered sugar before serving and garnish with fresh berries or whipped cream if desired.
Pin It My family always gathers around this cake on special occasions it’s a favorite treat that brings us together.
Required Tools
20 cm (8-inch) round cake pan Heatproof mixing bowl Saucepan Whisk Spatula Parchment paper
Allergen Information
Contains Eggs Dairy (butter) Check chocolate for possible traces of nuts soy or gluten if highly sensitive Always verify ingredient labels
Nutritional Information
Calories: 310 Total Fat: 20 g Carbohydrates: 28 g Protein: 5 g
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This flourless chocolate cake is a decadent treat that dazzles every time. Enjoy each fudgy bite guilt-free!
Recipe Q&A
- → What makes this chocolate cake flourless?
The cake relies on eggs and melted chocolate for structure, eliminating the need for flour altogether.
- → How do I achieve the fudgy texture in this cake?
Careful melting of dark chocolate with butter and baking until the center remains slightly soft ensures a dense, fudgy result.
- → Can I add any flavor variations to the cake?
Yes, stirring in instant espresso powder during melting adds a mocha depth to the chocolate flavor.
- → How should the cake be stored after baking?
Cover tightly and keep at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- → What toppings pair well with this cake?
Light dustings of cocoa powder or powdered sugar, fresh berries, or whipped cream complement the rich chocolate notes perfectly.