Description
Make a rich, fudgy, and naturally gluten-free chocolate cake using only five simple ingredients. This decadent dessert is perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dark chocolate (at least 70% cacao), chopped
- 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113g) unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Place the chopped chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (or microwave in short bursts). Stir until completely smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the slightly cooled chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture until just combined.
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold one-third of the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then, carefully fold in the remaining egg whites until no white streaks remain. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The edges should look set, but the center will still look soft and slightly underdone.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. The cake will sink as it cools, creating a crinkled top.
- Once cool, carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate. Dust with cocoa powder or top with a simple ganache before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate.
- If you prefer a firmer texture, bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- This cake tastes best served at room temperature or slightly chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 120