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Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe
Flourless Chocolate Cake is a decadent chocolate dessert that’s both gluten-free and irresistibly delicious! It’s an elegant dessert for a special occasion like Valentine’s Day or a dinner party, yet simple enough to make for an everyday treat!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 315 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (225g) dark chocolate chopped (at least 60% dark)
- 12 Tablespoons (142g) salted butter cubed
- 6 large eggs separated
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (40g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and chocolate in a large heatproof bowl.
- Add cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract, and half of the sugar. Whisk well.
- Whisk the egg yolks into the mixture.
- Beat egg whites and remaining sugar into a fluffy meringue until stiff peaks form.
- Fold 1/3 of the meringue into the chocolate mixture until combined.
- Then add the remaining 2/3 of the meringue and gently fold in.
- Transfer to the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes.
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Notes
- Make Ahead: The batter can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Freeze: Wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap, then place it in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
- Make Ahead: The batter can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Freeze: Wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap, then place it in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
315kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
174mg
(7%)
Potassium
206mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
476IU
(10%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 476IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.