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Decadent & Easy 5-Ingredient Flourless Chocolate Cake (Naturally Gluten-Free)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350
Indulge in this rich and decadent flourless chocolate cake, made with just 5 simple ingredients. It's naturally gluten-free and incredibly easy to make!

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (at least 60% cacao, chopped)
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
  • 3 large eggs (separated)
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch cake pan.
  • Melt chocolate and butter until smooth; let cool slightly.
  • Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale yellow. Stir in vanilla to chocolate mixture.
  • Fold chocolate mixture into egg yolk mixture.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold egg whites into chocolate batter in two additions.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes. Center will look soft.
  • Cool completely in pan.
  • Invert onto plate and dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

For an extra rich flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate with a cacao content of 70% or higher.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: chocolate