Flourless Chocolate Cake is a rich and decadent chocolate cake that is easy to make and always a show stopper! It also happens to be gluten free.
Have you ever tried flourless chocolate cake? If you are a chocoholic like I am, it is a must make! It is dense and fudgy and perfectly rich. Plus it’s covered with a silky smooth layer of chocolate ganache glaze. Pure chocolate heaven in every bite!
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Additional Time
3 hours
Total Time
3 hours 55 minutes
INGREDIENTS
CAKE
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup semi sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips (or half of each)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
GLAZE
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 2/3 cup high quality semi sweet chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS
- Line a round 8″ cake pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray. Set aside. Preheat oven to 375°.
- Melt butter in a large glass mixing bowl in the microwave. Add the chocolate chips and let sit for 3-4 minutes. Stir together till chips melt, adding additional cooking time if needed. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Whisk the sugar, salt, and vanilla into the chocolate mixture. Add the three eggs and whisk till well blended. Stir in the cocoa powder.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or till toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cake cool in pan for about 10 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack. Immediately flip right side up onto another cooling rack. Cool completely.
Glaze:
- Combine butter and chocolate chips in a glass bowl. Microwave for 1-3 minutes or till melted, stirring every 30 seconds.
- Spread glaze over cake. Let sit for several hours till chocolate sets.
- Serve cake as is, or with fresh berries, whipped cream, or ice cream.
NOTES
-Recipe inspired by King Arthur Flour