Description
A rich and decadent flourless chocolate cake with a dense, fudgy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Melt butter and chocolate in a double boiler or microwave. Stir until smooth.
- Whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until fully combined.
- Sift in cocoa powder and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Let cool in the pan before removing. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Do not overbake—the center should still be slightly soft.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for extra presentation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 145mg