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Flourless Chocolate Cake

This easy flourless chocolate cake is rich, fudgy and topped with a decadent ganache glaze.
Servings 12 servings
Calories 317kcal
Author Sara

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 8 tablespoons butter room temp
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • Fresh raspberries for garnish optional

For the Glaze

  • ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons butter room temperature

Instructions

For the Cake

  • Preheat oven to 375º Fahrenheit.
  • Place chocolate chips and 8 tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Microwave until the butter is melted and the chocolate chips are soft.
  • Stir until mixture is smooth, then pour it into a larger mixing bowl.
  • Add sugar, salt, and vanilla. Stir until combined.
  • Add eggs. Mix until smooth.
  • Add cocoa powder. Once again, mix together until uniform.
  • Pour batter into an 8” round pan that has been lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 200º Fahrenheit.
  • Allow cake to cool for 5 minutes before removing it from the pan.
  • Turn it over (upside down) on a serving platter.
  • Spread glaze evenly over cake.
  • Allow glaze to cool and harden before slicing cake.
  • Garnish with raspberries and enjoy.

For the Glaze

  • Place chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Microwave until the butter is melted and the chocolate chips are soft.
  • Stir until glaze is smooth.

Notes

  • Allow your chocolate glaze to cool before serving. 
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. 
  • To freeze, place your cake in a freezer safe container or bag for up to three months. 

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 393IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg