Calling out to all chocolate lovers, get ready to indulge in the ultimate decadence – the dark chocolate flourless cake! Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and create a symphony of flavors in your mouth. This rich, fudgy, and gluten-free cake is a true masterpiece, boasting an intense dark chocolate flavor and a velvety smooth texture that will leave you craving more. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or simply seeking a delightful treat, this flourless cake is guaranteed to steal the show. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delectable adventure as we uncover the secrets to creating the perfect dark chocolate flourless cake.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
FLOURLESS DARK CHOCOLATE ORANGE CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: dark chocolate, unsalted butter, egg yolks, orange zest, egg whites, sugar, heavy cream, orange extract, powdered sugar
Provided by Hector Gomez
Categories Desserts
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C) and grease a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the chocolate and butter. Melt in the microwave at 15-second intervals. Stir often and make sure the chocolate doesn't burn, then set aside to cool for a few minutes
- Add the egg yolks and the orange zest to the chocolate mixture and stir to combine.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on high speed with an electric mixer until very white and foamy. Gradually add the sugar. Continue beating on high speed until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold ¼ of the egg white mixture to the chocolate mixture. Gently fold in the remaining egg white mixture. Be careful not to deflate the eggs. Stir until fully combined. Some streaks are fine.
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes or until the sides of the cake gently pull away from the pan.
- For the orange whipped cream, beat together heavy cream, orange extract, and sugar.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with orange zest.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 23 grams
FLOURLESS DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE
Here's a simple cake that's rich, elegant and over-the-top chocolaty. For finishing touches, add powdered sugar, cocoa or liqueur-flavored whipped cream. -Marie Parker, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 9-in. springform pan with cooking spray; place on a baking sheet., In a small saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks on high speed 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Gradually add 1/3 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in baby food, vanilla and the chocolate mixture., With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold a fourth of the whites into chocolate mixture, then fold in remaining whites. , Pour into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs, 30-35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 20 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove rim from pan. Cool cake completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
FLOURLESS DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE
Steps:
- Heat a convection oven to 350 degrees F or a conventional oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cover the bottoms of six 3-inch ring molds with aluminum foil, folding the excess foil up and around the outside of the ring molds to create a bottom. Alternatively, you can use 6 similar-size ramekins.
- In a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl set over, but not touching, simmering water, melt the butter and chocolate together, stirring occasionally.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the eggs and sugar on medium speed until doubled in volume, 10 to 15 minutes. Turn off the mixer, add the cocoa powder, and mix on low speed until blended. Using a large rubber spatula, fold in the melted butter and chocolate until just combined.
- Fill the ring molds about three-quarters full. Bake until the cakes look set but are still a little wiggly in the center, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool, then remove from the molds. (The cakes may be made earlier in the day; let cool completely, then cover and keep at room temperature.)
- To serve, reheat the cakes briefly in a warm oven and serve with orange gelato on the side.
DARK CHOCOLATE FLOURLESS CAKE
When working with so few ingredients, I like to use the best ones-such as good quality bittersweet chocolate. Pomegranate juice adds a subtle fruit flavor to this rich, decadent cake. -Vivian Taylor, Middleburg, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan with parchment; grease the paper and sides of pan. Place on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a small saucepan, bring pomegranate juice and sugar to a simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until syrupy. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. , In a large saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in pomegranate mixture. Cool to room temperature. , Whisk eggs into chocolate mixture. Pour into prepared pan. Place in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool completely on a wire rack. , Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; remove sides of pan. Place cake on a serving platter. For ganache, place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool slightly, stirring occasionally., Pour over cake, allowing ganache to drape down the sides. Let stand until set. Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream and pomegranate seeds and dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 28g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will have a big impact on the flavor of the cake. Use a chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a water bath: Baking the cake in a water bath helps to create a moist, evenly cooked cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving: The cake needs to cool completely before serving so that it has time to set.
- Serve the cake with your favorite toppings: You can serve the cake with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh berries.
Conclusion:
This flourless chocolate cake is a rich, decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. Whether you like your cake gooey or firm, this recipe has you covered. So next time you're in the mood for a chocolate fix, give this flourless chocolate cake a try.
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