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Ingredients
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Flourless Chocolate Cake Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Melt the Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 2
Whisk the Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and large eggs until pale and frothy, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture while whisking continuously. Add the vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.
- 4
Prepare the Baking Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- 6
Cool and Serve
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate. Remove the parchment paper and let cool completely before serving.
