Decadent Flourless Chocolate Cake (Printable Version)

A rich, fudgy chocolate cake with intense flavor and gluten-free ingredients for a delightful dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chocolate & Butter

01 - 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces

→ Sugar & Eggs

03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 4 large eggs, at room temperature

→ Flavorings

05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Optional Garnish

07 - Cocoa powder or powdered sugar, for dusting
08 - Fresh berries, for serving
09 - Whipped cream, for serving

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
02 - Combine the chopped dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water. Stir until smooth, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
03 - Whisk in the granulated sugar, then add the eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition.
04 - Stir in vanilla extract and sea salt until fully blended.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the edges are set and the center remains slightly soft.
06 - Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge, invert onto a serving plate, and remove the parchment paper.
07 - Dust the top with cocoa powder or powdered sugar. Serve optionally with fresh berries or whipped cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Intense chocolate flavor
  • Naturally gluten-free
02 -
  • This cake is naturally gluten-free because it contains no flour.
  • It is rich and should be served in thin slices for the best enjoyment.
03 -
  • Make sure chocolate and butter mixture is not too hot when adding eggs to avoid scrambling.
  • Use parchment paper to easily remove the cake without breaking.
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