Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe
Indulge in our rich and decadent flourless chocolate cake, made with premium dark chocolate and a hint of espresso for an irresistible treat.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- 3
Mix in Sugar, Eggs, and Vanilla
Remove the bowl from heat and whisk in the granulated sugar. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4
Add Cocoa and Salt
Sift in the cocoa powder and add a pinch of salt. Fold the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cake has set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- 6
