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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
But better!
This cake makes a great holiday dessert; I bet you could even add a dash of peppermint for a seasonal flavor.
Make sure you Pin this recipe on Pinterest for later!
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoon unsalted butter plus more for pan
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips 70% cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 large eggs separated
- 1/2 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.
Aubrey says
January 5, 2017 at 10:50 pmThat looks awesome. Who knew you could make cake without flour?
Lisa says
January 5, 2017 at 9:53 pmYou’ve got me drooling over here! The kids want to make a cake tomorrow and this may be it!
Rachael Yerkes says
January 5, 2017 at 7:55 pmchocolate lovers dream come true! This look delicious! I can’t believe it uses no flour!
Melissa says
January 5, 2017 at 1:32 pmOmg! I wish I could eat those pics!! Seriously though I love that this is flourles-totally my kind of recipe-can’t wait to try it with my kids!
Patty says
January 5, 2017 at 11:37 amI cannot drink any longer due to my medications. I used to really enjoy a bottle of beer now and then and that was before all of this craft brewing. I do use it a lot in cooking now. It really adds some good flavor to different meals.
Ashleigh @Dash of Evans says
January 5, 2017 at 11:10 amYUM! I love Leines beer AND chocolate. Such a great combo! I just realized we are kinda neighbors–I live in Grand Rapids, MI–not far from Indiana!
Nancy at Whispered Inspirations says
January 5, 2017 at 9:14 amOH wow, that looks incredible! So moist too. Bookmarking!
Mandie Stevens says
January 5, 2017 at 7:16 amI love to try different beers and LOVE fruit beers. They are great to pair with desserts. I bet these taste amazing together!
Hali @daytodayMOMents says
January 5, 2017 at 2:22 amLove the espresso addition, mmm sounds so good!
Jocelyn Cañasa Brown says
January 5, 2017 at 1:15 amYum! That looks so good! I have to try this recipe! I am all about chocolate AND cake!
Diana Rambles says
January 4, 2017 at 10:55 pmMy mouth is watering. This looks fantastic. I must make this for my hubby!
Kathy says
January 4, 2017 at 8:02 pmThis looks really good. I honestly didn’t know you could make a flourless cake. That’s great though. I would love to try this!
Amy Desrosiers says
January 4, 2017 at 7:55 pmNow this is my kind of recipe all the way around! I love chocolate everything and could use a slice about now!
Claudia Krusch says
January 4, 2017 at 7:44 pmWow this cake looks so delicious. I will have to give this recipe a try for dessert this weekend.
Jeanette says
January 4, 2017 at 7:14 pmI have a friend that needs to be gluten free and I wanted to make something for her! This is perfect (and yummy).
Dawn McAlexander says
January 4, 2017 at 7:02 pmMmmm…that looks totally decadent. I would enjoy all that sitting by a window watching the world go by. That’s what that recipe seems like to me…carefree.
reesa says
January 4, 2017 at 4:06 pmOh that looks amazing! Honestly, I have never seen a flourless cake so fluffy looking!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
January 4, 2017 at 3:37 pmThat looks so good. I’ve heard of a flourless cake, but I had no idea it could be so moist. I’ll have to give this a try.