Deep Chocolate Flourless Cake

Name: Deep Chocolate Flourless Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 8 oz, chopped dark chocolate; 1/2 cup, melted unsalted butter; 4 large, separated eggs; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp cocoa powder

A decadent, fudgy cake made without flour, featuring intense chocolate flavor and a silky texture.

Cuisine: French

Category: Desserts

Prep: 25 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 8.

Ingredients

8 oz, chopped dark chocolate
1/2 cup, melted unsalted butter
4 large, separated eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp cocoa powder

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
Step 2: Melt 8 oz chopped dark chocolate and 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter together in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
Step 3: Whisk egg yolks with 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until pale and thick, about 3 minutes. Gently fold into the melted chocolate mixture.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 2 tbsp cocoa powder and beat until stiff peaks form.
Step 5: Fold 1/3 of the egg white mixture into the chocolate batter, then gently fold in the remaining egg whites. Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-28 minutes until edges are set but center still jiggles slightly.