Decadent Flourless Chocolate Cake
Flourless chocolate cake originated in France and is known as ‘torte au chocolat’. It became popular in the United States in the 1980s.
This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.
Decadent Flourless Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
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In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together over a pan of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
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Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly until smooth.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 30 minutes or until the center is set and the top is slightly cracked.
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Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, dust with cocoa powder or powdered sugar, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g39%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
