Description
This Flourless Chocolate Cake is a rich, fudgy dessert that melts in your mouth. Made without any flour, it’s naturally gluten-free and packed with deep chocolate flavor — perfect for dinner parties or Valentine’s Day!
Ingredients
200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cubed
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
Optional: powdered sugar or cocoa powder for dusting
Optional: fresh berries or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan and line the base with parchment paper.
2. In a heatproof bowl, melt chocolate and butter together over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
3. Whisk in sugar, salt, and vanilla.
4. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
5. Sift in cocoa powder and stir until fully combined and smooth.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the center is just set but still moist.
8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
9. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream or berries.
Notes
The cake will rise and then fall slightly as it cools — that’s normal!
For extra richness, serve with a drizzle of chocolate ganache.
Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.