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Gluten-Free Flourless Chocolate Cake Easy Recipe with Simple Ingredients

  • Author: Natalia
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

A rich, fudgy, and naturally gluten-free flourless chocolate cake made with simple ingredients like chocolate, eggs, sugar, and butter. Perfect for last-minute desserts and celebrations.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate (good-quality bar, not chips)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (115g)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder (25g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional toppings: powdered sugar for dusting, fresh berries, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Chop chocolate into small pieces and cut butter into cubes.
  2. Melt chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler method), stirring frequently until smooth and glossy. Alternatively, melt in microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring in between. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs and granulated sugar together until pale and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes by hand or 2 minutes with a hand mixer.
  4. Pour the slightly cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Add vanilla extract, salt, and cocoa powder. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set but center still looks slightly soft. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
  6. Cool cake completely in the pan on a wire rack. Use parchment overhang to lift cake out gently. Dust with powdered sugar or top with berries and whipped cream if desired. Slice with a warm, sharp knife.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for best mixing. Chop chocolate into small pieces for even melting. Avoid overbaking to keep cake moist and fudgy. Cake tastes better after chilling overnight. Optional toppings include powdered sugar, fresh berries, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Protein: 5

Keywords: gluten-free, flourless, chocolate cake, easy dessert, fudgy cake, last-minute dessert, simple ingredients

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