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Flourless Chocolate Cake Slice of homemade flourless chocolate cake dusted with powdered sugar and served with fresh raspberries on a white plate.

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Indulge in this gluten-free, rich, and decadent Flourless Chocolate Cake that’s perfect for any special occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Gluten Free
Calories: 213

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips chocolate chips or chopped chocolate can be used
  • 6 tablespoons butter or coconut oil, room temperature
  • 6 large eggs egg whites and yolks separated, room temperature
  • ½ cup coconut sugar or any other sugar alternative
  • ½ teaspoon espresso powder helps enhance the chocolate flavor
  • Optional: cacao powder for dusting, optional decoration

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan. For easier removal, you can also line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a large glass bowl, melt the chocolate and butter together over a double-boiler, stirring until smooth. Alternatively, heat the chocolate and butter in 20-second intervals in the microwave, stirring each time. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
  3. While the chocolate is cooling, add the egg whites to a large bowl and beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Slowly add coconut sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until fully incorporated. Set aside.
  4. Once the chocolate has cooled, add the egg yolks and espresso powder, stirring until combined.
  5. Gently fold in ⅓ of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then, gently fold in the remaining egg whites, ensuring the mixture stays airy without deflating.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and bake for 45 minutes. The cake will rise slightly during baking and then deflate as it cools.
  7. Let the cake cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, carefully remove it from the springform pan. Dust with cacao powder before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 85gCalories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 91mgPotassium: 141mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 303IUCalcium: 26mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This flourless chocolate cake is perfect for any occasion, from special events to casual dessert cravings. Serve it with a dusting of cacao powder for extra elegance.

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