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Flourless Chocolate Cake

Indulgent Flourless Chocolate Cake: Decadence Made Easy

This Flourless Chocolate Cake is a rich, gluten-free dessert perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 8 oz Dark or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Use high-quality chocolate chips or cut chocolate bars into small chunks.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Cut into pieces for easier melting.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar No substitutes recommended for consistent flavor.
  • 1 cup Almond Flour A gluten-free alternative.
  • 1 tsp Almond Extract Vanilla extract makes a fine substitute.
  • 4 large Eggs Ensure they're at room temperature.
  • Powdered Sugar Optional for dusting Cocoa powder can replace it for a different look.

Equipment

  • 10-inch springform pan
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and butter a 10-inch springform or tart pan.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chopped chocolate and unsalted butter; microwave in short bursts, stirring until melted and smooth.
  3. Stir in granulated sugar and almond extract, then gently fold in almond flour.
  4. Crack in the eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition until smooth; let batter rest for 30 minutes.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top evenly.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the top is firm with cracks but not shiny.
  7. Let the cake cool on a wire rack; dust with powdered sugar before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with fresh berries or whipped cream for added indulgence.

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