Turkish Coffee Flourless Chocolate Cake
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Turkish Coffee Flourless Chocolate Cake
Description
The Turkish Coffee Flourless Chocolate Cake relies on high-quality bittersweet chocolate and butter melted together, then combined with egg yolks, instant espresso powder, cardamom, and vanilla. Whipped egg whites are carefully folded in to add air and lighten the dense batter without any flour. Baked in a springform pan until just set and no longer jiggly, it develops a slightly crisp top with a moist and fudgy center. The espresso and cardamom give nuanced layers of flavor.
Once cooled, dusting with powdered sugar adds a gentle sweetness and contrast. Whipped cream serves as a fresh companion but is optional. This cake offers a rich chocolate experience with a hint of warm spices, ideal when you want a dessert that’s focused on texture and complex notes rather than sweetness alone.
For best results, separate eggs while cold but allow whites to come to room temperature before whipping to achieve the stiffest peaks. Avoid any yolk in the whites to maintain volume. It’s possible to substitute vegan butter and dairy-free chocolate to make a dairy-free version.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter 12 tablespoons or 1 ½ sticks, unsalted
- 7 oz bittersweet chocolate or a combination of both, or semisweet
- 4 egg separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar divided
- 1 ¼ teaspoons instant espresso powder or *very* finely ground coffee
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- powdered sugar optional, for serving
- Whipped Cream optional, for serving, fresh
Notes
- Separate eggs when cold but let whites warm to room temperature before whipping for better volume.
- Ensure no yolk or grease contaminates the egg whites to achieve stiff peaks.
- Use vegan butter and dairy-free chocolate to adapt the cake for a dairy-free version.
- If using salted butter, omit additional salt from the recipe to balance flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 379 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 379kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 589IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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