Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsMezzaluna & The Drawing RoomFlourless Chocolate Cake Recipe

Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe

Time1h
Serves8

whipped ganache, cherry coulis, fresh cherries, chocolate shards

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Ingredients

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Cake

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cake

    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

    In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together over a double boiler or in the microwave. Stir until smooth and let it cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Mix Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until combined. Add the melted chocolate mixture, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.

  4. 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.

  5. 5

    Make Whipped Ganache

    While the cake is baking, heat the heavy cream until just simmering. Pour it over the dark chocolate and let it sit for a few minutes. Stir until smooth, then chill in the refrigerator until thickened. Whip until fluffy.

  6. 6

    Prepare Cherry Coulis

    In a saucepan, combine the fresh cherries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the cherries break down. Blend until smooth and strain to remove skins.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Once the cake is cooled, remove from the pan and top with whipped ganache. Drizzle cherry coulis over the top and garnish with fresh cherries and chocolate shards.

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