Description
This flourless chocolate cake is everything I want in a dessert when chocolate is the main event. It’s rich without being overwhelming, simple without feeling plain, and elegant without being fussy. The texture sits somewhere between a brownie and a truffle, with a soft, fudgy center and a delicate crust on top. I love how it feels equally at home on a weeknight table or at a special gathering. With just a handful of ingredients and a calm, thoughtful process, this cake proves that you don’t need complexity to create something truly memorable. It’s a recipe I return to again and again, and one that never fails to impress.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate, chopped
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs, separated
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare a springform pan with parchment and butter.
- Gently melt the chocolate and butter together until smooth.
- Stir in egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and salt until glossy.
- Whip egg whites to soft peaks and gently fold into the batter.
- Pour into the pan and bake until edges are set and center is slightly soft.
- Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use chocolate you truly enjoy eating, as it defines the final flavor. Let the cake rest before slicing for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg