Description
Few desserts can rival the intense, velvety richness of a fudgy chocolate cake. Flourless Chocolate Cake combines the deep, luxurious taste of pure chocolate with a dense, melt-in-your-mouth texture that chocolate lovers dream about. Perfect for gluten-free diets, special occasions, or simply satisfying chocolate cravings, this cake is a showstopper in both flavor and presentation.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
8 oz (225 g) bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
Optional Toppings:
Powdered sugar for dusting
Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Chocolate ganache (½ cup heavy cream + 4 oz chocolate)
Instructions
Preheat and Prepare
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8-inch round springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Dust sides lightly with cocoa powder.
Melt Chocolate and Butter
Melt chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler). Stir until smooth and glossy. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Mix Sugar, Salt, and Vanilla
Gradually whisk in granulated sugar and salt. Add vanilla extract.
Incorporate Eggs
Add eggs one at a time, whisking vigorously after each addition.
Fold in Cocoa Powder
Sift cocoa powder over the chocolate mixture and fold gently with a spatula. Avoid overmixing.
Bake the Cake
Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake 25–30 minutes, edges set, center slightly jiggly.
Cool and Chill
Cool in pan 10–15 minutes, loosen edges, remove springform. Chill at least 2 hours in refrigerator.
Serve
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with ganache. Add berries or whipped cream. Slice carefully with a sharp knife.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate (≥60% cocoa).
Room-temperature eggs blend better.
Avoid overbaking for fudgy texture.
Chill before serving for cleaner slices.
Clean knife between cuts for neat presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Flourless chocolate cake, fudgy chocolate cake, gluten-free dessert, rich chocolate cake