Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe

Looking for more great flourless desserts? Try these flourless brownies, chocolate cookies, or peanut butter cookies! These gluten-free treats are all so delicious and have the most delicious, tender texture.

The Best Flourless Chocolate Cake

If a rich, decadent dessert is what you’re looking for, look no further. Homemade flourless chocolate cake might seem a bit intimidating to make at first, but it’s really quite easy. Plus, you can’t ask for a more decadent, rich, and drool-worthy recipe that is sure to impress anyone! And the good news is, it’s gluten-free, so it works for groups that have different dietary restrictions! You won’t even miss the flour with how moist and amazing this cake is. It’s so fudgy and tender, seriously like the inside of a chocolate truffle. What dessert dreams are made of!

What is Flourless Chocolate Cake Made Of?

There are lots of different recipes out there for flourless chocolate cake, but the main ingredients in this recipe are sugar, chocolate, butter and eggs. The large quantity of eggs are what allow this dessert to take on the form of a cake without the addition of flour.

Granulated Sugar: To make the cake nice and sweet! Strong Coffee: Even if you don’t like coffee, a hint of strong coffee with rich chocolate really enhances the overall flavor. Salt: Just a little bit to make the whole cake taste better! Chocolate Chips: I recommend using semi-sweet, bittersweet, or dark chocolate chips since sugar is added separately. Butter: I used unsalted butter to add a boost of richness to the flourless chocolate cake. Vanilla: Okay, nothing earth shattering there. I think pretty much every dessert recipe deserves vanilla, but I also consider it a necessary ingredient in flourless chocolate cake. Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor! Large Eggs: Give the cake its structure.

Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe

Similar to a cheesecake, this flourless chocolate cake uses a water bath to set up properly. But trust me, it’s not as tricky to get right! Follow these instructions to end up with the most rich, chocolatey, gluten-free dessert ever.

Preparing the Cake Batter and Water Bath

Baking

The “done” window is probably around 10 minutes long, so just keep checking the center as the time approaches. You may freeze the whole flourless chocolate cake or individual slices for up to 3 months. Place the cake or slice on parchment paper and then on a baking sheet. Freeze for 3-4 hours until fully frozen, then transfer to an airtight container or a freezer ziploc bag. To thaw, remove the parchment paper and place it on a plate or cake platter. Cover with plastic wrap and leave in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours, or overnight, until completely thawed.