Description
A rich and fudgy Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake that delivers intense chocolate flavor with a moist, melt-in-your-mouth texture. This decadent gluten-free dessert is made with simple ingredients including high-quality dark chocolate, eggs, and butter, perfect for celebrations or an indulgent treat any day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 ounces high-quality dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients and Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan with butter or line it with parchment paper. Measure out all your ingredients to keep the process smooth and stress-free.
- Melt the Chocolate and Butter: In a small saucepan or using a double boiler, gently melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together until smooth and glossy. Stir frequently to prevent burning and set aside to cool slightly.
- Whisk Eggs and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, vigorously whisk the eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes thick, pale, and ribbons when lifted by the whisk. This aeration is essential for structure despite the lack of flour.
- Combine All Ingredients: Slowly fold the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg-sugar blend along with vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Gently stir until everything is well incorporated, taking care not to deflate the eggs.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The cake should have a thin crust on top but remain soft and fudgy inside. Use a toothpick inserted in the center—it should come out with moist crumbs, not clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before inverting onto a plate. This resting period helps set the texture and makes slicing easier for that perfect presentation.
Notes
- Use quality chocolate: The better the chocolate, the richer and more decadent your cake will taste.
- Don’t overbake: Keep a close eye near the end, as overbaking can dry out this delicate cake.
- Beat eggs thoroughly: Whipping eggs and sugar well creates necessary air for lightness without flour.
- Room temperature ingredients: Ensure butter and eggs are not cold to help everything blend seamlessly.
- Chill before slicing: Refrigerating the cake after baking makes cleaner and neater slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: flourless chocolate cake, dark chocolate dessert, gluten-free cake, fudgy chocolate cake, easy chocolate cake
