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Flourless Chocolate Cake
Our favorite rich and fudgy Flourless Chocolate Cake couldn't be easier to make, and is naturally gluten-free.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Cool
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 271 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 oz high quality semi-sweet chocolate* , chopped
- 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder*
For Serving:
- Whipped Cream
- fresh raspberries , or strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line an 8’’ round cake pan with parchment, then spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Melt chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter in the microwave, stirring every 20-seconds until melted and smooth. Add to a mixing bowl.
- Mix in sugar, vanilla and eggs. Whisk in cocoa powder and salt.
- Bake: Spread the batter into prepared cake pan and bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center results in moist crumbs (but not runny batter). Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife along the outside edge of the pan before inverting onto a serving dish to cool completely.
- Before serving, dust a light layer of powdered sugar on top of the cake. Serve slices with a small dollop of whipped cream, and fresh raspberries or a sliced strawberry.
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Notes
- Chocolate: Choose good quality chopped chocolate like Ghirardelli, Bakers chocolate, callebaut, or if using chocolate chips use Guittard or Ghirardelli.
- Cocoa Powder: Use high quality natural or Dutch cocoa powder. Dutch-processed cocoa will produce a darker color and moister texture. I prefer Callebaut Dutched Cocoa Powder.
Nutrition Information
Calories
271kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
73mg
(3%)
Potassium
185mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
322IU
(6%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 322IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.