Feb 08, 2020
This flourless chocolate cake recipe is simple to make and only requires a few ingredients. Basically, if you own one bowl and have at least one arm for stirring, you’ve got this. The only leavener in flourless cake is egg (there is no baking powder or soda) and it puffs up like a souffle in the oven. However, without any flour to set the structure, the cake sinks back down and possesses a wonderfully rich and fudgy texture. Most people serve a flourless chocolate cake cold, straight from the fridge. I like it room temperature. However you choose to serve it, it should be chilled completely first to firm up to a sliceable texture and lose the eggy flavour. Dust the cake with confectioners’ sugar or cocoa, or top individual slices with a soft dollop of whipped cream.
Flourless Chocolate Cake Ingredients
How to make flourless chocolate cake:
When melting the chocolate, use low heat (50% power microwave or a in bowl over simmering water) and stop heating it when it is about 80% melted, like pictured above. Stir to finish melting completely. This prevents the chocolate from overheating and seizing up, which makes it grainy instead of creamy and smooth.
It’s important to both grease and line the baking pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
How do I know when flourless chocolate cake is done?
After you let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes, the cake will deflate, as pictured below. This is normal. Now, run a knife around the outside edge of the cake, place a wire rack on top and confidently flip the cake over onto the wire rack. Peel off the parchment paper and flip it the same way onto a serving plate. Transfer to the fridge to firm up completely.
Is flourless chocolate cake gluten free?
YES! This recipe is naturally gluten-free gem. If you’re serving friends with celiac, just be sure to read your chocolate label and avoid cross-contamination by using fresh sugar and cocoa that was never scooped into with a floury measuring cup.
Here are some more delicious chocolate recipes you’ll love: No-Bake Chocolate Tart with Oreo Crust Moist Chocolate Cake Best Chocolate Cheesecake
