5 from 54 votes
Turkish Coffee Flourless Chocolate Cake
This Turkish Coffee Flourless Chocolate Cake combines rich bittersweet chocolate and butter with a hint of espresso and aromatic cardamom for a dense, fudgy texture. The cake uses whipped egg whites folded into the chocolate mixture to create a light lift despite the flourless base. Its pronounced chocolate depth balanced by the subtle coffee and spice notes makes it suited for an indulgent dessert served simply dusted with powdered sugar or alongside fresh whipped cream.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
9
servings
Calories:
379 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Cake
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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 379
% 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.