Flourless Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Ganache Glaze
A rich and fudgy flourless chocolate cake topped with a luxurious chocolate ganache, perfect for chocolate lovers and those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the dark chocolate chips and butter over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from the heat and mix in the sugar, followed by the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the cocoa powder and salt until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering.
- Remove from heat and stir in the dark chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
- Pour the ganache over the cooled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Let the ganache set before serving.
Notes
Pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Garnish with fresh berries or a sprinkle of cocoa powder or powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg