One-Pan Chocolate Flourless Cake

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A decadent, fudgy chocolate cake made with minimal ingredients and one pan. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, layers semisweet chocolate, unsalted butter, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 American cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt 6 oz chopped semisweet chocolate and 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Whisk melted chocolate mixture with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Step 3: Pour batter into a greased 8-inch round cake pan. Bake 25-28 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly soft. Cool 10 minutes before slicing.
  4. Step 4: Serve warm topped with 1/2 cup fresh berries.

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