Description
Dark Chocolate Flourless Cake is a rich, indulgent dessert with an intensely chocolaty flavor and a silky, fudgy texture. Naturally gluten-free, this elegant cake is simple to prepare yet delivers restaurant-quality results—perfect for dinner parties, special occasions, or when you need a pure chocolate fix.
Ingredients
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Melt chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Stir in sugar and vanilla extract until combined.
- Let mixture cool slightly, then whisk in eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Sift in cocoa powder and salt. Stir until fully incorporated.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until center is just set and a thin crust forms on top.
- Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with cocoa powder or powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- A cracked top is normal—inside will remain fudgy and moist.
- Do not overbake; the cake should be just set in the center.
- Best served with whipped cream, berries, or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
