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Description
Experience the decadence of a flourless chocolate cake with a rich, fudgy texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings, this beginner-friendly recipe is gluten-free and takes just 30 minutes to create a dessert that’s both simple and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces (1 bar/113g) bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, cubed
- ½ cup (50g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder, optional
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- Optional toppings: cocoa powder, fresh berries, powdered sugar, ganache
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Prepare an 8-inch round baking pan by greasing it with butter or baking spray and lining the base with parchment paper.
- In a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, combine the chocolate and butter, ensuring the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Stir occasionally until both ingredients are completely melted and smooth.
- Take the mixture off the heat, sift in the cocoa powder, and mix in the sugar, salt, and optional espresso powder. Whisk everything together until well combined, then incorporate the eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 18-22 minutes. The surface should develop a light crust, while the edges puff slightly and set, leaving the center shiny and a bit gooey.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes, then run a knife around the edges to loosen it. Carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack and allow it to cool completely. Finish by dusting with cocoa powder, powdered sugar, fresh berries, or ganache.
Notes
TECHNIQUE TIP: Use a springform pan lined with parchment paper for easy release, ensuring a smooth finish.
STORAGE: Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to keep it fresh longer.
SUBSTITUTION: For a deeper flavor, substitute espresso powder with finely ground coffee beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 244 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 99 mg
