PrintDecadent & Easy 5-Ingredient Flourless Chocolate Cake (Naturally Gluten-Free)
You deserve a truly rich and fudgy chocolate dessert that is simple to make. This naturally gluten-free flourless chocolate cake uses only five ingredients to create an intensely satisfying, melt-in-your-mouth experience perfect for any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces high-quality bittersweet chocolate (at least 60% cacao), chopped
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Place the chopped chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (or use a microwave in 30-second intervals). Stir until completely smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar together until the mixture is pale yellow and slightly thickened. Stir the vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture.
- Gently fold the chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a clean, grease-free bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Fold one-third of the beaten egg whites into the chocolate batter to lighten it. Then, gently fold in the remaining egg whites until no white streaks remain. Be careful not to deflate the air.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The edges will look set, but the center will still look slightly soft. This cake will sink as it cools, creating that classic crinkled top.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. The cake will deflate significantly; this is normal for a flourless chocolate cake.
- Once cool, carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate. Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant dinner party dessert presentation.
Notes
- For an extra decadent finish, you can top this cake with a simple chocolate ganache topping made from equal parts heavy cream and melted dark chocolate.
- This cake tastes best when served at room temperature or slightly chilled.
- If you are looking for a brownie like cake texture, bake for the shorter time suggested.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 150