Flourless Chocolate Cake
A rich, fudgy, and decadent flourless chocolate cake that is quick and easy to make, perfect for chocolate lovers and gluten-free diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (115 g), softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (optional, for dusting and extra chocolate flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Melt the chopped chocolate and softened butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring gently until smooth and glossy. Remove from heat and let cool slightly for about 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, and vanilla on medium-high speed until thick, pale, and tripled in volume, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture using a rubber spatula, keeping as much air as possible. Add salt and fold in gently.
- If using, sift in the cocoa powder and fold it in gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the edges are set and slightly cracked but the center is still soft and fudgy. A toothpick inserted should come out with moist crumbs.
- Cool the cake completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour.
- Run a knife around the edges before removing the springform pan. Dust with powdered sugar or cocoa powder if desired, and serve.
Notes
Use high-quality bittersweet chocolate for best flavor. Beat eggs and sugar thoroughly to achieve a light, airy texture. Fold ingredients gently to keep air in the batter. Avoid overbaking to maintain fudgy texture. Cool completely before slicing. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with solid coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19
- Fat: 24
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Protein: 5
Keywords: flourless chocolate cake, gluten-free dessert, easy chocolate cake, fudgy chocolate cake, decadent dessert