Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake

Flourless chocolate cakes gained popularity for their dense and fudgy texture, making them a favorite among chocolate lovers and those with gluten intolerance.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Dark chocolate
• 150 gram Unsalted butter
• 60 ml Espresso or strong coffee
• 150 gram Granulated sugar
• 30 gram Cocoa powder
• 4 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whipped cream, for serving
• 1 cup Fresh berries, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan.
2. In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate, butter, and espresso. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring until melted and smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the sugar mixture, whisking continuously until smooth.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
8. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
9. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
10. Serve slices of the flourless chocolate espresso cake with whipped cream and fresh berries.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 20g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.