Flourless Chocolate Cake

An ultra rich, gooey, almost fudge like dessert packed with chocolate and only chocolate. A heaven for chocolate lovers!

I am a person who would always find ways to do things the easy way… I know that’s not the best policy but in this case, it helps me to simplify techniques and find achievable fancy looking treats.

So on my quest for recipes that are not too complicated and less time consuming, I have unmasked the perfect quick fix to my chocolate cravings! Over time, this has also become my go to recipe for my mid-week cravings.

This recipe is a great option for a make ahead treat and all you need to make this gooey flourless chocolate cake are the basic ingredients, no beater, no mixer and most of all no mess.

Oh! This also happens to be a gluten-free dessert!

In a nutshell

Tips to make the BEST flourless chocolate cake

• Use the best chocolate for this recipe to get the best chocolate flavors and texture.
• I melt the chocolate and butter in the microwave, but this process can also be done on the stove top. In a pan, melt the chocolate, butter and oil on low until the mixture becomes smooth. And don’t forget to stir occasionally.
• Line the tray with parchment paper and use a spring foam pan. Butter the bottom of the pan to hold the paper in place and the top of the paper and the sides of the pan to easily remove the cake from the pan.
• You can also dust the pan with cocoa powder to make it even easier to remove the cake. Dusting the pan with cocoa powder makes this recipe completely gluten free.
• I have found that this incredible cake tastes best the next day. So when completely cooled, chill it overnight and then leave it out at least an hour before serving.
• This super rich cake can be served with whipped cream and some fresh fruits or simply dusted with icing sugar or even with a side of vanilla ice cream to balance out the chocolate.

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Flourless Chocolate Cake

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Prep Time: 10 minutes – Cooking Time: 55 minutes

An ultra rich, gooey, almost fudge like dessert packed with chocolate and only chocolate. A heaven for chocolate lovers!

Ingredients

• 150g dark chocolate
• 50g milk chocolate
• 100g butter
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• 200 g sugar
• 20 g cocoa powder
• 5 eggs, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon vanilla essence
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 150 C(300֯ F).

2

Line the bottom of a 9” round springfoam with parchment paper. Grease the bottom and sides of the pan with butter and dust with some cocoa powder to prevent the cake from sticking to the sides.

3

Chop the chocolate roughly. In a microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate, butter and oil.

4

Heat on medium high for 15 seconds increments stirring each time until the butter has melted and the chocolate has become completely soft. Stir to make a smooth mixture. Set aside when ready.

5

In another medium sized bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until the mixture is bubbly and the egg falls like a thin ribbon.

6

Sift the cocoa powder into the egg. Add in the vanilla and salt. Mix until well combined.

7

Now add the chocolate mixture into the egg and mix thoroughly. Make sure there are no lumps.

8

Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

9

Cool completely and chill.

10

This super rich cake can be served with whipped cream and some fresh fruits or simply dusted with icing sugar or even with a side of vanilla ice cream to balance out the chocolate.