Description
This flourless chocolate cake is rich, decadent, and naturally gluten-free. It’s a simple recipe that brings pure chocolate joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. You can also line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the chopped chocolate and butter together. Stir until smooth, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the egg yolks with 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar until pale and creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture until just combined.
- In another clean bowl, beat the egg whites with the salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Gently fold about one-third of the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then, carefully fold in the remaining egg whites until no streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached. The center may still be slightly soft.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For an even richer flavor, use a good quality dark chocolate.
- Ensure your eggs are at room temperature for the best volume when whipping the whites.
- This cake is best served at room temperature or slightly chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 350-400
- Sugar: Approx. 25-30g
- Sodium: Approx. 50-70mg
- Fat: Approx. 25-30g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 15-20g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10-15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30-35g
- Fiber: Approx. 3-4g
- Protein: Approx. 5-7g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 150-200mg