When I asked my husband what he wanted me to bake for him recently, his immediate response was “flourless chocolate cake”.
He simply adores flourless chocolate cake. Ā I don’t think of it as a cake as much as a denser, richer, more chocolatey version of dessert. Ā Just get straight to the chocolate and amp it up right? Who needs flour then~Ā My daughter, who is currently gluten free,Ā and also recently decided that she likes chocolate, would also be a huge fan of this cake.
I set out on my selfless bakingĀ task, took this version of flourless chocolate cake and adapted it slightly. Ā I wanted to make it mildly healthier so I substituted coconut oil for butter. At least coconut oil containĀ medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) so it can be processed by the body more efficiently; MCTs can be converted into energy more quickly rather than immediately going to your waistline! Ā I also added a touch of vanilla because I just adore the bold flavor of vanilla and how it balances out chocolate recipes.
Just remember that this cake doesn’t contain baking powder or soda so it won’t rise. Ā But it will be rich, full of chocolate flavor, and easy to make (win!) Ā The final touch comes from fresh fruit which adds a final touch of sweetness and tartness. Ā Remember to use good quality chocolate and indulge!
Flourless chocolate cake
Ingredients
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (Scharffen Berger 70% is one of my favorites)
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
AboutĀ 8 slices
Special Equipment
8″ springform pan
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375Ā°F.Ā Melt chocolate in double boiler over barely simmering water. When chocolate has just melted, take off the heat.
- Mix in the coconut oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Oil or butter sides of springform pan. Ā Put batter into springform pan and bake for 18 minutes or until set.
- Remove pan from oven and cool. Ā Take cake out of pan and cover with plastic wrap or put into an airtight container and store for up to 5 days.
It looks so good! Definitely satisfies the chocolate lovers in your house. HaHaHa
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OMG I am so overwhelmed with noms right now – this looks incredible!
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That looks delicious! I need to make that this weekend š
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