Flourless Chocolate Cake
A rich and decadent flourless chocolate cake with an intense chocolate flavor and a fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth texture — perfect for gluten-free dessert lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Powdered sugar or cocoa powder, for dusting (optional)
- Whipped cream or berries, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chocolate together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Stir in sugar, salt, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk in eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
- Sift in cocoa powder and mix until smooth and combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly soft.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar or cocoa powder before serving, if desired.
Notes
- This cake is naturally gluten-free.
- Serve with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh berries to balance the richness.
- Do not overbake to maintain the fudgy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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