Description
This flourless chocolate cake is the kind of dessert that feels both indulgent and effortless. Made with just a handful of ingredients, it delivers an intense chocolate flavor and a luxuriously smooth texture that melts in your mouth. The absence of flour allows the chocolate to shine, creating a cake that’s rich without being heavy and elegant without being complicated. It’s perfect for dinner parties, celebrations, or quiet nights when you want a truly satisfying chocolate dessert. Serve it plain, dressed up with berries, or paired with whipped cream for a timeless treat that never disappoints.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Cocoa powder
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare a lined cake pan.
- Melt the chocolate and butter together until smooth.
- Stir in sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake until the edges are set and the center is slightly soft.
- Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality chocolate and avoid overbaking. Let the cake cool fully to achieve clean slices and the ideal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 145mg