Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with this simple 3-ingredient flourless chocolate cake that melts hearts and palates. Rich French-style decadence emerges from a minimal ingredient list, promising pure indulgence without complicated kitchen gymnastics you can savor slice by slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs, cold
- 1 pound (454 grams) dark or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup (2 sticks) (227 grams) salted butter, cut into 16 pieces
Optional Toppings:
- Powdered sugar
- Berries
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan by coating with butter and lining with parchment paper.
- Create a smooth chocolate base by melting butter and chocolate together in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until fully combined and glossy.
- Whip eggs in a large mixing bowl until they become light, airy, and approximately double their original volume, which typically takes around 5 minutes.
- Carefully incorporate the molten chocolate mixture into the whipped eggs, using a gentle folding technique to maintain the batter’s delicate airiness and prevent deflation.
- Transfer the silky chocolate batter into the prepared cake pan, ensuring an even distribution.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, watching for a set exterior with a slightly soft center – the cake will continue to firm up during the cooling process.
- Allow the cake to cool completely within the pan, which helps maintain its delicate structure and prevents potential cracking.
- Once cooled, gently remove from the pan and dust with powdered sugar, optionally garnishing with fresh berries for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Take extra care when melting chocolate and butter to prevent burning by using low, steady heat and stirring constantly.
- Whip eggs thoroughly until they become light and airy, creating a fluffy texture that helps the cake rise without flour.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for a rich, intense flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- For a gluten-free and low-carb option, this cake is naturally suitable for those with dietary restrictions, making it a versatile crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 170mg