Decadent Flourless Chocolate Cake (Printable)
Velvety chocolate cake with intense cocoa flavor, naturally gluten-free and ideal for dessert lovers.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chocolate Base
01 - 8 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
→ Wet Ingredients
03 - 4 large eggs, room temperature
04 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional
06 - Pinch of salt
07 - Cocoa powder or powdered sugar, for dusting
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch round springform pan and line the base with parchment paper.
02 - Melt the chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Incorporate vanilla extract and a pinch of salt if desired.
04 - Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until fully combined.
05 - Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface evenly.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges are set but the center remains slightly soft. The cake will firm up while cooling.
07 - Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges, release the springform, and cool completely.
08 - Dust the cake with cocoa powder or powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This cake feels like an indulgence that doesn't require flour so it's perfect for gluten-free friends.
- It balances a deep chocolate richness with a light, almost mousse-like texture that always impresses guests without complicated steps.
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- Don't skip letting your chocolate and butter cool a bit before adding to the eggs or you might end up with scrambled eggs in your batter.
- Folding gently keeps the batter light so the cake stays luscious instead of dense.
03 -
- Use high-quality chocolate because it truly transforms the flavor and texture.
- Be patient while folding; it may feel slow but preserves the airy texture that makes this cake special.