5 from 4 votes

This flourless chocolate cake recipe is so super delicious. The texture of a brownie with rich chocolate flavor.

It may seem weird that this recipe has pictures of beer in it, especially because the recipe is flourless and gluten-free. I originally created it to pair with a fruity beer, so that's why you see the beer in the photos.

Flourless chocolate cake photo from above

This recipe has only a few ingredients, and it may seem daunting, but it was quite easy to make. Only bittersweet dark chocolate, espresso powder, salt, sugar, butter, and eggs are used to create this yummy flourless chocolate cake. Add a bit of powdered sugar to top it off.

Flourless chocolate cake recipe - did you know that beer pairing is a thing? Pints and plates can help take the mystery out of choosing the right beer. This delicious, gluten-free recipe is easy to make and pairs perfectly with a fruity beer.

Two main steps are involved in creating the cake. First, you separate the eggs. Then you melt the chocolate and the butter and mix in the salt, egg yolks, and espresso powder. The recipe calls for using a microwave which I don't have, so I created a sort of double boiler with a bowl to soften the chocolate and butter. It worked perfectly.

Next, you beat the egg whites until soft and fluffy, then you add the sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. This step was easier than I expected with my stand mixer.

Finally, you gently fold the egg white and sugar mixture into the chocolate mixture and pour into a springform pan to bake. I found this silicone springform pan and it worked perfectly.

Flourless chocolate cake in a red silicone springform pan

After it bakes, you allow it to cool, remove the sides of the pan, dust with powdered sugar and serve. I wasn't sure how this would turn out, but it ended up being delicious. I can't believe there isn't any flour in it.

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Be prepared for a rich, decadent flavor that will surprise you coming from a cake that has no flour in it.

Slice of flourless chocolate cake on a white plate

By pairing this cake with the fruit beer, the berry sweetness offers the perfect contrast to the bittersweet dark chocolate. The cake is rich and dense, but the carbonation of the beer does cut through that.

And cleanses your palate, so each bite tastes just as good as the first one.

This cake is so delightfully moist, rich and delicious.

Pairing this cake with a fruity beer is almost like adding berries to the top of the cake.

Flourless chocolate cake on a white plate with a glass of beer next to it

But better!

This cake makes a great holiday dessert; I bet you could even add a dash of peppermint for a seasonal flavor.

Flourless chocolate cake on a white plate

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Flourless Chocolate Cake

Prep Time: 1 hour 3 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 3 minutes

Servings: -10

Calories:

Author: Kim Grabinski

5 from 4 votes

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This gluten free flourless chocolate cake recipe has a delicious brownie-like texture and a rich, amazing chocolately taste.

Ingredients

▢ 6 tablespoon unsalted butter - plus more for pan
▢ 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips - 70% cocoa
▢ ½ teaspoon instant espresso
▢ ¼ teaspoon salt
▢ 6 large eggs - separated
▢ ½ cup granulated sugar
▢ Confectioners’ sugar - for dusting

Instructions

Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Butter a 9-inch round springform pan.
Place butter and chocolate in a large glass bowl and heat in the microwave for 30-second increments, stirring each time until combined and smooth. If you do not have a microwave, you can soften the butter and chocolate by placing a mixing bowl over a pot of water simmering over low heat. Be careful though the bowl may get hot.
Once softened enough to combine, add espresso, salt, and egg yolks to the chocolate and butter mixture; stir until combined.
Using a large bowl with a whisk or a stand mixer on medium-high, beat egg whites until fluffy soft peaks form.
Slowly add sugar and continue to beat until glossy and stiff peaks form.
Gently fold in the egg whites into the chocolate mixture, one-half at a time, until combined.
Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until cooked through and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool 5 minutes in the pan then run a knife around the edges and carefully remove the pan.
Dust with confectioner’s sugar, slice and serve.

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