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Flourless Chocolate Cake

This flourless chocolate cake promises to be a velvety slice of pure indulgence, perfect for impressing guests or simply satisfying that late-night sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup dark chocolate Choose high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Use for better control over the cake's saltiness.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Perfect for sweetness and helps create a nice crust.
  • 3 large eggs Fresh eggs provide structure and moisture.
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Enhances chocolate flavor without extra sugar.
  • 1 pinch salt Balances sweetness and intensifies chocolate taste.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Adds depth of flavor.
  • optional powdered sugar For dusting before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan by lining it with parchment paper and greasing the sides.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine dark chocolate and unsalted butter, stirring gently until melted and smooth.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cooled chocolate mixture and granulated sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition.
  4. Sift in cocoa powder and vanilla extract, gently folding into the batter until well blended.
  5. Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the cake has set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This cake can be dressed up with berries or kept simple with a dusting of powdered sugar.

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