Chocolate Decadence Recipe
Flourless & gluten free, chocolate sauce, whipped cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake
Chocolate Sauce
Whipped Cream
Method
Cake
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until combined. Gradually pour in the melted chocolate mixture while whisking continuously until smooth.
- 4
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chocolate Sauce
- 5
Prepare Chocolate Sauce
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the dark chocolate, heavy cream, and powdered sugar. Stir until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Whipped Cream
- 6
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, pour the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, whip until soft peaks form.