Easy 5-Ingredient Flourless Chocolate Cake
A simple, rich, and fudgy flourless chocolate cake that requires only five ingredients and is naturally gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Place the chopped chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (or microwave in short bursts). Stir until completely smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar together until pale and slightly thickened. Whisk the vanilla extract into the yolk mixture.
- Gently fold the slightly cooled chocolate mixture into the yolk mixture until just combined.
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold one-third of the beaten egg whites into the chocolate batter to lighten it. Then, carefully fold in the remaining egg whites until no white streaks remain. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The edges should look set, but the center will still be soft and slightly jiggly.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. The cake will sink as it cools, creating a crinkled top.
- Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate before serving.
Notes
- For an extra decadent finish, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar or top with a simple chocolate ganache.
- This cake tastes best when served at room temperature or slightly chilled.
- You can substitute the bittersweet chocolate with semi-sweet chocolate if you prefer a sweeter cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 120