Dark Chocolate Flourless Cake Recipe
fresh berries
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Berries Topping
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan by greasing it with butter and lining 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. Allow to cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- 4
- 5
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift together the cocoa powder and salt, then fold into the chocolate mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- 7
Cool the Cake
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Berry Topping Preparation
- 8
Prepare the Berries
While the cake cools, rinse the fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 9
Slice the Strawberries
If using larger strawberries, slice them into halves or quarters, depending on your preference.
- 10
Dust with Powdered Sugar
In a small bowl, sprinkle the fresh berries with powdered sugar to taste, gently tossing them to coat.
