Description
Indulge in this rich and fudgy flourless chocolate cake, a gluten-free dessert that delivers pure chocolate bliss in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition until glossy.
- Sift in the cocoa powder and add vanilla extract; fold gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges pull away from the pan but center is still soft.
- Let cool before serving; dust with powdered sugar or top with fresh berries if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate.
- Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and airy.
- Experiment with add-ins like nuts or espresso powder for added depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg