My sister and I went to an upscale restaurant the other day, and when we saw the flourless chocolate cake on the menu, we both ordered a slice. It was drool-worthy, my friend! So much so that after I finished my slice, I helped myself to a few bites of my sister’s slice. 🙊 Who knew flourless cake could taste so good? It is one of the most decadent treats I’ve had, and I was shocked to find out how super easy it is to make. Trust me when I say this may become your go-to dessert to take to a dinner party.
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Flourless Chocolate Cake
The Cake
Prep the Pan – Preheat the oven to 300°F/150℃. Prepare a 9-inch cake pan by lining the bottom with parchment and lightly buttering the sides. If desired, dust with cocoa powder and tap out any excess. Melt the Chocolate – Melt the chocolate in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Then add butter and continue melting in 30-second zaps, stirring after each interval, until completely melted and smooth. This might take a couple of minutes. (If you don’t like using microwaves, you can melt them in a double boiler over medium heat, stirring occasionally.) Set aside. (Photos 1-4)Whisk the Eggs in a large bowl with a mixer for about a minute. Add sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, then continue mixing until it’s pale and frothy. (Photos 5-7)Combine – Pour in the chocolate and butter mixture, and mix well. (Photos 8-10)Cocoa Powder – Finally, add the cocoa powder and continue mixing until fully incorporated. Be careful not to overmix. (Photo 11)Bake – Pour your cake batter into the prepared pan, and then bake it for 40-45 minutes (a long toothpick or skewer inserted into the cake will come out moist, but no clumps, an instant-read thermometer will say 200℉/95℃, and it should be moist but not wet.) (Photo 12)Cool – Remove the chocolate cake from the oven and allow it cool while preparing the raspberry sauce.Chill – Cover the cooled cake still in the pan with plastic wrap and move it to the fridge. Then let it chill for five hours or overnight.Final Stretch – When ready to serve, run your knife around the edge of the cake pan to loosen the cake. Remove the cake from the pan and trim the raised rim around the cake’s edge if necessary.Serve – Slice and serve with homemade whipped cream and raspberry sauce.
The Raspberry Sauce
Bring to a Boil – Bring the raspberries, granulated sugar, water, lemon zest, and juice to a boil in a medium saucepan.Simmer – Reduce the heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes, uncovered. Thicken – Then add cornstarch, and continue simmering until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon, about 5 minutes or more. Strain – Remove and strain through a sieve into a small bowl, pressing on solids to extract all liquid. Discard seeds.Cool – Let it cool completely, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
Recipe Variations
You’ll need the precision of this recipe to get that perfectly moist, fudgy cake, so I don’t recommend swapping out or varying many ingredients here. However, there’s one exception: the toppings.
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
You can make this cake and store it covered in the fridge two days ahead. And, yes, you can make it ahead and freeze it. The same can be done with the raspberry sauce.
Serving and Storage Instructions
This cake tastes best when cooled completely, and the chocolate has time to develop flavor. It also holds together better if you let it chill. You can serve directly from the fridge or at room temperature. Leftovers? Umm, never had those, but you can keep your cake at room temperature for two days in a cool climate or five days in the fridge. You can also wrap your cake in plastic and freeze it for two months. When ready to serve, defrost in the fridge overnight.
What to Serve With Flourless Chocolate Cake
This versatile cake goes well with different toppings. Try it with this whipped cream, caramel sauce, or fresh berries. It’s also the perfect finish for Southern mac and cheese.
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Conclusion
Can you believe how easy this flourless chocolate cake is? I was so impressed by how these simple ingredients make such a gourmet result, and I know you will be too. If you’ve made it already, let me know how it turned out in the comment section below. I always love to get your feedback. 🙌
Watch How to Make It
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