Flourless Chocolate Cake is a delicious gluten free chocolate dessert. One bite of this rich chocolate dessert will have you swooning for more!
Are you ready for Valentine's Day? Do you have something special planned? I think you should make a special dinner at home and then make a super special, delicious, flourless chocolate cake!
Sometimes we just need to go all out and make a truly decadent dessert. This delicious chocolate cake is just what you need to impress your Valentine!
I have also made a Strawberry Swiss Roll Cake, and Chocolate Mousse. All these desserts are very impressive and sometimes it hard to choose which dessert to make.
Ingredients
You only need four ingredients to make this cake!
- Bittersweet chocolate
- Butter
- Eggs
- Sugar
Tips for making a flourless cake
- Line an 8 inch cake pan with parchment paper
- Melt chocolate and butter in microwave
- When adding beat egg whites, fold in carefully so you don't deflate the egg whites
- Be certain all egg whites are fully incorporated into chocolate mixture
- Bake in a roasting pan filled with water to help ensure a nice even bake without cracking
How do I decorate a flourless chocolate cake?
This cake is beautiful in its simplicity. Serve on a cake plate with a dusting of powdered sugar is all you need for decoration. You could also whip up a some fresh whipped cream and add fresh berries if you like.
Another gluten free chocolate dessert are these light Chocolate Meringue Cookies.
Other great chocolate recipes include Chocolate Mayonnaise Cupcakes, Chocolate Walnut Tart and Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies.
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Flourless Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (broken into small pieces)
- 8 Tablespoons butter
- 5 whole eggs (separated)
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Line an 8 inch cake pan with parchment paper on the bottom. Spray sides and paper with nonstick spray.
- Place chocolate and butter in a large microwave safe bowl.
- Microwave for 30 seconds at a time. Stir and reheat in microwave until completely melted. Be careful not to burn chocolate.
- Set aside to cool.
- Beat egg whites to a stiff peaks.
- Mix sugar into chocolate mixture.
- Using a whisk, whisk in egg yolk to chocolate mixture.
- Gently fold in egg whites.
- Pour cake mixture into prepared cake pan.
- Place cake pan into a large roasting pan. Place in oven.
- Fill roasting pan with hot tap water. Water level should rise half way up cake pan level. Be careful not to let water drip into batter.
- Bake at 325 degrees for exactly 30 minutes. Cake will be very moist.
- Cool in pan on rack for 30 minutes.
- Run a knife around sides of cake and invert onto a cake plate. Remove parchment.
- Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
Notes
Tips for making a flourless cake
- Line an 8 inch cake pan with parchment paper
- Melt chocolate and butter in microwave
- When adding beat egg whites, fold in carefully so you don't deflate the egg whites
- Be certain all egg whites are fully incorporated into chocolate mixture
- Bake in a roasting pan filled with water to help ensure a nice even bake without cracking
Nutrition
Recipe adapted from Joy of Cooking
Kitty says
This looks so decadent! Definitely needing some chocolate right now. Chocolate makes up for the lack of February sunlight, right?
Kathy says
Chocolate is the cure for just about everything...including the lack of sunlight! 🙂
Christine says
I could go for a piece of this cake with a glass of wine right now!
Monica says
Mmm...I always love a simple yet decadent dessert! Can't wait to try this!
Kathy says
It is very decadent! Enjoy!!!
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says
Love flourless chocolate cakes, so rich and decadent! And I'm with you on celebrating Valentine's Day at home with a beautiful dinner and a gorgeous dessert like this one!
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Love how beautiful this cake has turned out, and also love the fact it is made with only 4 ingredients. WOW!
Kathy says
Just delicious chocolate!
Melanie @ Melanie Cooks says
Flourless chocolate cake is one of my favorite desserts! I love how this recipe only has 4 ingredients - simple is best! Your cake looks amazing - so rich and chocolaty!
Kathy says
It is very rich and chocolaty!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
As a chocolate lover, I can't deny myself a piece of rich flourless chocolate cake.
Kathy says
I am with no...no will power at all when it comes to chocolate.