If you’re looking for a quick, flour-free recipe, I’ve got a great one for you: Flourless Chocolate Cake! It’s rich, indulgent, and easy to make with minimal ingredients. Plus, it’s perfect for anyone avoiding flour or gluten. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (about 1 stick)
- 8 oz (about 1 cup) bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (make sure it’s flourless)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
- Fresh berries or whipped cream (for serving, optional)
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
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Melt the Butter and Chocolate:
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chocolate together, stirring occasionally until smooth. Once melted, remove the saucepan from the heat and allow it to cool for a few minutes.
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Mix the Wet Ingredients:
- Whisk the sugar, salt, and vanilla extract into the chocolate mixture. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. The batter should be smooth and glossy.
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Add Cocoa Powder:
- Sift the cocoa powder over the batter and gently fold it in until fully combined.
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Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs. The cake will look slightly cracked on top and will firm up as it cools.
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Cool and Serve:
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a plate to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries or whipped cream if desired.
This Flourless Chocolate Cake is rich, dense, and fudgy—just perfect for chocolate lovers and anyone looking for a quick and simple flour-free dessert. It’s also naturally gluten-free!
Let me know if you’d like more flour-free recipe ideas! 😊