Easy Flourless Chocolate Cake

This Flourless Chocolate Cake recipe is the easiest recipe for a flourless cake I have ever made, but it tastes just as delectable and divine as more difficult recipes. The chocolate’s flavor is rich, full of brownie-like flavor and texture, and is the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers. If you have a gluten allergy, you are really going to love having this flourless chocolate cake gluten-free recipe on hand!

Ingredients in Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe

For the Cake:

Eggs – whisk eight (yes 8!) whole eggs into a large bowl one by one until soft peaks appear in the egg mixture. You can use the whisk attachment on an electric mixer or a hand mixer. Ghirardelli semi sweet chocolate chips – melted chips give the cake all that deep, rich cocoa flavor without the mess of cocoa powder, even though Dutch-processed cocoa powder is delicious in recipes. The chocolate chips just makes the whole process easier and less messy. Butter – you’ll use ½ cup, or one stick of unsalted butter. Almond extract -I use this in place of espresso powder, which is usually a common ingredient in flourless chocolate cake. You can also use vanilla extract if you prefer. Salt – a pinch of salt is optional but not necessary for this recipe.

For the Ganache:

Ghirardelli semi sweet chocolate chips – use a microwave-safe bowl to get perfect melted chocolate in one minute. Heavy cream – melt this with your chocolate chips for a delectable ganache that pairs perfectly with this cake and a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

What does a flourless chocolate cake taste like?

Flourless chocolate cakes are very rich and dense. With the absence of flour, it is not light and airy like most cakes, yet it packs a powerful chocolate punch. Even a small slice is very satisfying. The cake has a more of a fudge-like texture. It is topped with a silky smooth chocolate ganache that is sinfully sweet, yet light enough to not weigh you down. It is a delicious way to end a meal.

Baking Tips and Techniques

Most flourless chocolate cake recipes can be frustrating with complicated instructions or ingredients. But with this recipe, you can follow the recipe card below for simple, easy to follow steps and end up with a gorgeous dessert that makes it look like you spent hours in the kitchen. Make sure to allow yourself plenty of time when making this cake. It’s easy to make, but still requires plenty of cooling time. Plan on at least thirty minutes to let your cake cool. You can use a toothpick to check to see if the cake is cooled and set properly. This will avoid crumbs and flakes coming off your cake. Add the ganache topping after it has cooled. Then, it needs at least three hours in the fridge to chill, but longer is better! I like to make this the night before and let it refrigerate overnight, so it’s perfectly ready to serve. You can prepare your ganache on the stove using a small saucepan. Fold the chocolate chips into the heavy cream and stir constantly until the chocolate mixture’s completely melted. Many flourless cake recipes require a springform pan but if you grease your 8 inch round cake pan by thoroughly you should have no trouble. I butter the bottom and the sides. You can also add a buttered parchment paper buttering the bottom and sides.

Toppings for Flourless Chocolate Cake

This basic flourless chocolate cake can be dressed up all sorts of ways:

Top with fresh raspberries, blackberries, kiwi, strawberries or any other fresh berries you like. Drizzle chocolate syrup or raspberry syrup over the top. Use a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream with bittersweet chocolate shavings. You can make a simple meringue by using whipped egg whites and sugar to place on top of the cake. Vanilla ice cream or strawberry ice cream are also delicious alongside this cake.

A Healthier Dessert Variety

This Easy Flourless Chocolate Cake is naturally gluten free, it isn’t overloaded with sugar, and is also has a bit of protein! If you divide the cake into 8 servings, there are 6 grams of protein per serving. It is definitely one of the healthier options if you are deciding on a dessert. Read More: 33+ Simple Dessert Ideas

More Chocolate Cake Recipes for Chocolate Lovers

We have chocolate cakes in all shapes and sizes, and every single one is decadent. It all depends on what you are looking for. Try our easy 4 ingredient Chocolate Pudding Cake if you are in a hurry, or for something a little fancier, give our copycat Nothing Bundt Cake Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cake recipe a try. You can’t go wrong with any of the delicious chocolate cake recipes below. Please note these recipes are not gluten-free.

Carnival Cruise Warm Melting Cake– Have you tried the Carnival Cruise Line Warm Chocolate Melting Cake? If you’ve been on a Carnival Cruise, you know how amazing it is. If not, you can indulge in this decadent chocolate melting cake at home. Chocolate Pudding Cake– This Chocolate Pudding Cake is probably the easiest chocolate cake recipe out there. There are only 4 ingredients! Chocolate Chocolate Chip Nothing Bundt Cake – A rich, moist, and delicious chocolate cake that tastes just like the cake you can buy from the Nothing Bundt Cake store. Better Than You Know What Cake – Turn a basic chocolate cake mix into a decadent dessert. A chocolate cake filled with sweet, caramel filling and topped with toffee bars. Slow Cooker Molten Chocolate and Caramel Cake – Chocolate Cake in a Slow Cooker! A warm chocolate cake with a rich pudding filling.