Flourless Chocolate Cake
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5
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Description
This flourless chocolate cake recipe starts by melting semi-sweet chocolate and salted butter together. Sugar and Dutch process cocoa powder are mixed in along with eggs and vanilla extract to create a smooth batter. Baked at 375°F in a parchment-lined pan for about 25 minutes, the cake develops a rich, dense texture without any flour.
After cooling slightly, a ganache made by pouring heated cream over chocolate chips is spread on top, forming a shiny, smooth layer that adds creamy richness. The combination creates a dessert with a fudgy crumb and an extra luscious finish.
This cake is suitable for those avoiding flour and can be served with fresh berries or whipped cream if desired, but stands well on its own as a chocolate treat.
Ingredients
Cake
- 6 ounces chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 1/2 cup butter salted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- 3 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ganache
- 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and lightly greased 8 or 9-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Place chocolate chips and butter into a microwave safe mixing bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until everything is melted and smooth.
- Pour in sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer to beat together until just combined. Do not over mix. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure everything is mixed in.
- Pour into the prepared cake pan. Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen, and flip the cake onto a serving platter or cake stand. Let cool completely.
- Make the ganache by placing chocolate chips into a mixing bowl. Heat heavy cream in the microwave until simmering, about 45 seconds.
- Pour hot cream over chocolate chips. Let stand 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Spread ganache over the top of the cake. Let cool before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8large slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 516 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1large slice | |
| Calories | 516kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 364mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 684IU | 14% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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