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flourless chocolate cake

Almost Flourless French Chocolate Cake

A rich, dense, dark chocolate cake that is served in thin slices, either unadorned or with softly whipped cream. It is excellent the day it's made, and arguably even better when chilled and eaten the next day.
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 10
Calories 286 kcal
Author Katie Morford

Ingredients

  • Butter and flour for the coating the baking pan
  • 7 ounces bittersweet chocolate (I used 70 percent)
  • 14 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or favorite gluten-free flour)
  • Confectioners' sugar to decorate the top
  • Softly whipped cream and/or fresh berries (optional for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  2. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with butter and dust lightly with flour. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
  3. Chop the chocolate into small pieces and put in the top of a double boiler with the butter over medium-high heat. Melt the chocolate and butter, stirring occasionally. Add the sugar and stir well. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy and blended. Add to the chocolate and butter and whisk until thick and smooth. Add the flour and whisk again.
  5. Pour into prepared cake pan and bake until the top is set and no longer appears wet, about 40 minutes. Resist the urge to open the oven during cooking.
  6. Remove from oven and cool completely.
  7. Run a knife around the edge of the cake, set a plate over the pan, and invert the cake onto the plate. Then, set another plate on top of the cake and flip the cake onto the plate. Its top should be upright.
  8. Sprinkle the lightly with confectioners' sugar.
  9. Serve in thin slices. If desired, top with whipped cream and/or berries.
  10. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.