Rich Chocolate Flourless Cake with Fresh Berries

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A decadent, fudge-like chocolate cake with a simple berry topping, ideal for special occasions. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers dark chocolate, unsalted butter, eggs 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 320 calories and feeds 8, 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: 25 min Cook: 30 min Serves 8 French cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: Melt 8 oz chopped dark chocolate and 1/2 cup unsalted butter together in a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, beat 4 egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 tsp salt until pale and thick. Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture until combined.
  4. Step 4: In another bowl, beat 4 egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into chocolate mixture in two additions.
  5. Step 5: Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly soft.
  6. Step 6: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove sides. Serve with 1/2 cup fresh berries and 2 tbsp powdered sugar dusted over the top.

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