Flourless Chocolate Cake…Super Rich and Super Delicious!
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!
This cake is beautiful in its simplicity. A dusting of powdered sugar is all you need for decoration. Whip up a some fresh whipped cream and add fresh berries if you like!
Rich, decadent chocolate cake
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate broken into small pieces
- 8 Tablespoons butter
- 5 whole eggs separated
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
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Line an 8 inch cake pan with parchment paper on the bottom. Spray sides and paper with nonstick spray.
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Place chocolate and butter in a large microwave safe bowl.
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Microwave for 30 seconds at a time. Stir and reheat in microwave until completely melted. Be careful not to burn chocolate.
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Set aside to cool.
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Beat egg whites to a stiff peaks.
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Mix sugar into chocolate mixture.
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Using a whisk, whisk in egg yolk to chocolate mixture.
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Gently fold in egg whites.
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Pour cake mixture into prepared cake pan.
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Place cake pan into a large roasting pan. Place in oven.
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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.
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Bake at 325 degrees for exactly 30 minutes. Cake will be very moist.
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Cool in pan on rack for 30 minutes.
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Run a knife around sides of cake and invert onto a cake plate. Remove parchment.
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Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
Serve with whipped cream or fresh berries.
Recipe adapted from Joy of Cooking
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30 Comments
Kennedy Cole
February 10, 2016 at 6:35 amI could definitely go for a slice of this right now! Thanks for sharing this chocolate delight! 😀
Kathy
February 13, 2016 at 5:56 amI could use another slice too! 🙂
Summer
February 10, 2016 at 10:58 amThis would be perfect for supper tonight ♥
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Adina
February 10, 2016 at 11:43 pmWow! Just four ingredients, so simple and so good looking!
Kathy
February 11, 2016 at 4:47 amAnd sooooo chocolaty!
Laura ~ Raise Your Garden
February 11, 2016 at 4:25 amThis looks incredibly easy! I need to make several cakes this week for my daughters birthday parties. Looks like this is making the list!!! She my Valentine’s Day Love, (almost a named her Valentine until husband vetoed that!) But I can still make her this cake. She’s my big chocolate girl.
Kathy
February 11, 2016 at 4:47 amWhat a great Valentine’s gift…it’s no wonder she loves chocolate! Wish her a Happy Birthday!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
February 11, 2016 at 5:08 amSo easy and so few ingredients is a win-win in my book Kathy! Love this!
Kathy
February 13, 2016 at 5:55 amIt is a winner for me….so yummy!
David @ Spiced
February 11, 2016 at 5:43 amThis sounds like it’s right up my alley! Who needs the flour? It just gets in the way of more chocolate! 🙂 Seriously, though, I would love a slice of this cake for dessert tonight!
Amanda
February 11, 2016 at 9:03 amThis looks so good, and definitely rich! ?. When it comes to chocolate desserts, I always think the richer the better. I think this would cure any chocolate cravings!
Kathy
February 13, 2016 at 5:55 amCures any chocolate cravings, but then I crave just one more slice of flourless chocolate cake!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
February 11, 2016 at 10:41 amWe don’t have anything planned yet, but I agree it should include this cake! Flourless chocolate cake is such a classic and yours looks perfect, Kathy! I know my husband would probably be fine with eating just this for dinner! Cheers, friend – to a beautiful Valentine’s Day!
Kathy
February 13, 2016 at 5:54 amYour Valentine’s Day could be fairly easy if all you served him was this cake!
Kalee @ The Crowded Table
February 11, 2016 at 3:08 pmI love that this recipe only has a few ingredients, no run to the store necessary! I’ve had a week full of sick kiddos, so I have planning NOTHING for Valentine’s Day. This recipe will be perfect! 🙂
Kathy
February 13, 2016 at 5:53 amI hope the kiddos feel better. You defiantly need this cake as a bit of a pick-me-up!
karrie @ Tasty Ever After
February 12, 2016 at 6:04 amChocolate, butter, sugar, and eggs…do we need anything more in life than these 4 ingredients? No, I don’t think so. lol! Dark chocolate and me are BFFs and I luv flourless cakes. This recipe is so easy that I could make it (and eat it) every day. Plus it healthy because no flour, right? 😉
Kathy
February 13, 2016 at 5:52 amUmmmm…..Yes! Totally healthy 🙂
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry
February 12, 2016 at 9:30 amAs a chocolate lover, I can’t deny myself a piece of rich flourless chocolate cake.
Kathy
February 13, 2016 at 5:52 amI am with no…no will power at all when it comes to chocolate.
Melanie @ Melanie Cooks
February 12, 2016 at 12:03 pmFlourless 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
February 13, 2016 at 5:51 amIt is very rich and chocolaty!
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen
February 13, 2016 at 1:47 amLove how beautiful this cake has turned out, and also love the fact it is made with only 4 ingredients. WOW!
Kathy
February 13, 2016 at 5:50 amJust delicious chocolate!
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices
February 7, 2017 at 8:41 amLove 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!
Monica
February 11, 2017 at 5:27 amMmm…I always love a simple yet decadent dessert! Can’t wait to try this!
Kathy
February 12, 2017 at 4:52 amIt is very decadent! Enjoy!!!
Christine
February 13, 2017 at 4:28 amI could go for a piece of this cake with a glass of wine right now!
Kitty
February 13, 2017 at 7:22 pmThis looks so decadent! Definitely needing some chocolate right now. Chocolate makes up for the lack of February sunlight, right?
Kathy
February 13, 2017 at 7:48 pmChocolate is the cure for just about everything…including the lack of sunlight! 🙂