Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsTrattoria MercattoWarm Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe

Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Trattoria Mercatto
Time1h
Serves8

sponge toffee, fior gelato, bing cherry

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Ingredients

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Cake

Sponge Toffee

Garnish

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and salt. Gradually fold in the melted chocolate mixture until combined.

  3. 3

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch round cake pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly soft. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Sponge Toffee Preparation

  1. 4

    Cook Sugar and Corn Syrup

    In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

  2. 5

    Add Baking Soda

    Once the mixture reaches a deep amber color, remove from heat and quickly whisk in the baking soda. The mixture will foam up.

  3. 6

    Cool and Harden

    Pour the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow it to cool completely and harden before breaking it into pieces.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Serve the Cake

    Serve a slice of the warm flourless chocolate cake topped with sponge toffee, a scoop of fior gelato, and fresh bing cherries.

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