FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
The beauty of a flourless chocolate cake lies in its simplicity. With just a handful of key ingredients, you can create a dessert that shines with its intense chocolate flavor. Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1/2 cup butter
- The chocolate chips can be bittersweet or semi-sweet or a mixture of the two
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
For the glaze
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well blended.
- Stir continuously until the chocolate mixture is fully incorporated into the egg mixture.
- With a spatula, smooth the top of the batter in the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Before transferring the cake to a wire rack to cool completely, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Notes
You can get creative here and adorn your cake with a variety of delicious options. Fresh berries, a dusting of powdered sugar, or a drizzle of chocolate ganache are all fantastic choices. You can also add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to take this dessert to the next level.