5 from 36 votes
Flourless Chocolate Cake
The Flourless Chocolate Cake combines rich butter and dark chocolate with eggs and sugar to create a dense, fudgy texture. Cocoa powder adds an intense chocolate depth alongside hints of coffee and vanilla for complexity. Baked in a springform pan, the edges set firmly while the center remains slightly soft. This cake works well as a decadent dessert for chocolate lovers seeking a gluten-free option without flour.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Additional Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
10
servings
Calories:
325 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Cake
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 Tablespoons butter unsalted
- 6 oz chocolate I use 60% Ghirardelli, premium bar, coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large egg room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 batch chocolate ganache optional
- Whipped Cream for topping, optional, homemade
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F (160C) and line the bottom of an 8” springform pan with parchment paper.
- Combine butter and chocolate in a medium-sized heatproof bowl and microwave in 15 second intervals (stirring well in between) until mixture is melted and smooth. Stir in instant coffee and vanilla extract and set aside.
- In a separate large bowl (or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment) combine eggs, sugar, and salt. Beat on high speed until mixture has doubled in volume (this will take about 5 minutes with a hand mixer or 1-2 minutes with a stand mixer).
- With mixer on low speed, slowly drizzle melted chocolate mixture into egg mixture. Once all chocolate has been added, increase mixer speed and stir until completely combined.
- Sift cocoa powder over batter and use a spatula to fold completely into batter.
- Pour batter into prepared springform pan and transfer to 325F (160C) oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Edges should look baked but center may seem jiggly still.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature then transfer to refrigerator to chill for another 6 hours.
- If desired, before serving top with chocolate ganache that has been allowed to cool for at least 15 minutes after preparing.
- To slice, run a knife under very hot water then dry off the knife and use hot blade to slice cake. In addition to the ganache, enjoy topped with berries and whipped cream, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice (with ganache)
Calories
325kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
92mg
(4%)
Potassium
151mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
528IU
(11%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice (with ganache) | |
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 528IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.