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Flourless chocolate cake

February 6, 2020 by Alida Ryder 17 Comments

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Super dark and fudgy, this flourless chocolate cake is the perfect gluten free dessert served with thick cream and fresh berries.

Flourless chocolate cake

This flourless chocolate cake is the kind of recipe I am always amazed by. When baked goods don’t require flour (be it wheat, grain or nut), I’m always nervous that it just won’t turn out well. But every time I make this cake (and I’ve been making this for years), it’s an instant hit with my guests. This cake is dark, fudgy and super moist and the intense chocolate flavor is perfect when served with thick cream and fresh berries.

How to make flourless chocolate cake

There are no magic ingredients in this cake recipe. However, there are a few steps required to get to the final product. Start by whipping whole eggs and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer until voluminous, light and fluffy. This takes approximately 10 minutes. Melt the butter and chocolate together over a double boiler until smooth and glossy then allow to cool a little before pouring into the eggs with the mixer running. The mixture will deflate, don’t worry about that. When the chocolate is incorporated, stop mixing and sift over the cocoa powder and pinch of salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the batter.

Pour the batter into a lined cake pan (a springform pan works very well) and place in the oven to bake for 20-25 minutes until a skewers inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan before turning out and serving.

Flourless chocolate cake topped with fresh raspberries.

Should flourless chocolate cake be refrigerated?

It’s not necessary to refrigerate this cake, simply keep covered at room temperature until ready to serve.

How long will flourless chocolate cake keep?

This cake will keep for 2-4 days, covered at room temperature.

Flourless chocolate cake

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Flourless chocolate cake

Flourless chocolate cake

Super dark and fudgy, this flourless chocolate cake is the perfect gluten free dessert served with thick cream and fresh berries. 
4.58 from 33 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate cake recipe, Flourless chocolate cake, gluten free cake
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Cooling time: 1 hour
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 308kcal
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

  • 150 g (1 cup + 1 tbsp) caster sugar
  • 6 large eggs
  • 300 g (10,5oz) dark chocolate
  • 100 g (7 tbsp) butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 50 g (½ cup) cocoa powder
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF. Grease a springform cake pan with soft butter then line with baking paper. 
  • Beat the eggs and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer until voluminous, pale and fluffy. 
  • In the meantime, melt the chocolate and butter over a double boiler until smooth and glossy. Stir in the vanilla and allow to cool for a few minutes. 
  • Pour the chocolate into the egg mixture, whilst continuously whipping, until combined. 
  • Sift the cocoa powder and salt over the batter and gently fold in. 
  • Pour the batter into the prepared tin and place in the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cake has risen, feels firm and a skewer inserted comes out with moist crumbs (a clean skewer is also an indication that the cake is cooked). 
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the cake pan. Once cool, remove and serve with thick cream and berries. 

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 4.1mg

 

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  1. Wendy

    April 11, 2022 at 5:02 PM

    Can this be made ahead of time and frozen

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    • Alida Ryder

      May 12, 2022 at 5:30 PM

      I wouldn’t recommend freezing as the cake might dry out once thawed.

      Reply
  2. Karen

    November 20, 2021 at 8:48 PM

    What percentage of dark chocolate do you use?

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    • Alida Ryder

      November 25, 2021 at 7:22 PM

      70% is my go-to.

      Reply
  3. Steph

    April 26, 2021 at 3:15 AM

    I’ve been making this cake for a lonnnnnng time (at least 6 years) and it’s always a hit. I went keto last year and have been craving a good chocolate cake and nothing has hit the spot. I wanted to be able to have a slice of cake on special occasions and just randomly thought of this cake since theres no flour. I used lankato monk fruit sweetener and lilys chocolate (no sugar added just erythritol and stevia) and this cake turned out just like it normally does! I was so excited to get to eat cake on my husband’s birthday. Theres just the tiniest aftertaste from the sugar alternatives but you can’t tell while you’re eating it. And there’s only 4 grams net carbs so its decent replacement for real cake if you want a treat that won’t throw you out of keto. If you’re not keto I still recommend this recipe as its normally written! It is FANTASTIC either way.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      May 18, 2021 at 2:57 PM

      I am so happy to hear that you can still enjoy cake, Steph. Love your substitutions!

      Reply
  4. Chris

    February 14, 2021 at 2:27 AM

    I had to break out my big heavy mixer for whipping the eggs but it was worth it! I just made this recipe and it is the BEST dessert I have ever made! Thank you! I topped it with a dusting of powdered sugar and served it with fresh berries and homemade whipped cream (since the mixer was out! ?).

    Reply
  5. Jenna

    July 10, 2020 at 4:20 AM

    Can granulated sugar be used instead of caster?

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    • Alida Ryder

      July 10, 2020 at 12:45 PM

      Yes, just make sure the mixture is well beaten to ensure the end result isn’t grainy.

      Reply
  6. Amy Canning

    May 14, 2020 at 11:16 PM

    Could this be cooked in ramekins for individual portions?

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    • Alida Ryder

      May 19, 2020 at 3:18 PM

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  7. Siva Oke

    February 6, 2020 at 8:40 PM

    I would like to try this as I love chocolate cakes and I imagine that no flour would make the cake lighter? . Can you specify the size cake tin I will need please?

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    • Alida Ryder

      February 7, 2020 at 9:13 AM

      I used a 22cm cake pan. The cake is quite dense in texture but it is absolutely delicious and any chocolate lovers’ dream.

      Reply
  8. Tori

    April 22, 2019 at 7:10 PM

    I was very sceptical about this as I’ve never made a flour free cake before. It turned out great and so many of my family asked for the recipe. 10/10!

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    • Alida Ryder

      April 23, 2019 at 7:25 PM

      Fantastic! So glad you and your family loved it.

      Reply
  9. Kelly

    April 22, 2019 at 7:09 PM

    This recipe was decadent and SO chocolatey. A chocolate lovers dream. Thank you!

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    • Alida Ryder

      April 23, 2019 at 7:25 PM

      So happy you liked it!

      Reply

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