Flourless Chocolate Cake
A rich and creamy dessert that melts in your mouth, perfect for any occasion and gluten-free!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup salted butter
- 5 eggs, separated
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Combine the coarsely chopped chocolate and salted butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
- Add the egg yolk mixture to the slightly cooled chocolate and butter mixture, stirring until well blended.
- Beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, ensure your bowl and utensils are clean when beating egg whites. Add a teaspoon of espresso for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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