Densely rich with a smooth, velvet-like texture that will melt in your mouth with each bite, this Flourless Chocolate Cake only requires a handful of ingredients and just a bit of time.
Back in the 15th century, chocolate was held with the highest regard, so much so, that the Aztecs used cocoa beans as currency. Believing it was a gift from their god, they consumed it as a refreshing beverage, an aphrodisiac, and even to prepare for war as an emergency ration. In Europe, it was considered a leisurely breakfast and developed into a luxurious pastime among the aristocracy.
It's no wonder why today after all these centuries this ingredient is still savored for moments of self-indulgence, celebrations, and gestures of romance.
My first encounter with this renowned Italian dessert was at a local restaurant, and over ten years later, I'm still thinking about that slice of decadence.
The flourless chocolate cake is basically baked chocolate custard resulting in a richly dense dessert, so a little goes a long way with this one. Each bite, literally just melts in your mouth and what's more is that it is a naturally gluten-free cake.
What sets this recipe apart from the others is the added splash of spiced rum and the zest of an orange which plays beautifully into the dark chocolate.
For today's recipe I recommend using at least 75% or 80% cocoa dark chocolate. You don't want to be left with an overly sweet cake since it's already rich enough.
For garnish, I dusted mine with confectioner's sugar though you could also dust it with cocoa powder, and of course, a dollop of whipped cream is always a welcomed topping.
More Chocolate Indulgences from LTG
- Chocolate Shard Shortbreads - Buttery shortbread cookies are speckled with shards of bitter-sweet chocolate and Saigon cinnamon for a deliciously complex treat that pairs perfectly with tea or coffee.
- Creamy Chocolate Roll - Light and airy, this roll cake is filled with a whipped honey cream & almond frosting.
- Chocolate Bundt with Nutella Cream - Cloaked in a whipped Nutella frosting, this super moist and light chocolate cake is perfect for all occasions.
Flourless Chocolate Cake
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter,softened
- 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar, sifted
- 1/2 cup 75% or 80% dark chocolate
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons superfine sugar
- Zest of 1 medium orange
- 2 teaspoons dark rum
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 6 inch cake pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In the bowl of your stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat butter and confectioner's sugar.
- In a double-boiler, melt down chocolate with orange zest. Once the chocolate has melted add the rum and stir. Add the melted chocolate to the butter mixture beat until smooth. Add egg yolks, one at a time, until incorporate then beat on high until the batter is a whipped consistency.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites into soft peaks. Add the superfine sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Fold the egg whites into the whipped batter.
- Transfer the cake batter to the prepare cake pan and bake for about 20 minutes, until the cake tester comes out clean. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust with confectioner's sugar or cocoa powder. Serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
And that's our Flourless Chocolate Cake. If you enjoyed today's recipe, or have any questions or suggestions, be sure to let us know in the comments below. We always love hearing from you. Happy Baking!
Moop Brown says
Chocolate cake is one of my favorite desserts and I love the texture of this one and how easy to make it is.
Hayley Dhanecha says
Chocolate and orange, a match made in heaven. I baked this cake for my friend on her birthday last week, she asked for the recipe. I've shared with her 🙂
Katie Crenshaw says
This was absolutely delicious. I loved the addition of the orange and rum. This is my new favorite dessert.
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says
I'm a huge fan of flourless chocolate cakes and man was yours amazing. I had to omit the orange as I didn't have any and this still was exceptional!
Dennis says
I love flourless chocolate cakes and yours looks exceptionally delicious!
Kim says
Wow, this cake is amazing! Made it for a birthday and it was a huge hit! The orange brings just the right balance to the chocolate.
Krysten says
This was such a fun recipe to make with my daughter. We don't ascribe to any particular diet, but are both chocolate lovers. This flourless chocolate cake did not disappoint. I'll definitely be making it again soon, maybe for Valentine's Day.
Mikayla says
Wow! Loved how easily this cake came together. The flavor was stellar as well.
veenaazmanov says
Dark Chocolate, Orange Zest and Rum. Amazing combination. Flourless sounds so much healthier too. Thanks for this delicious recipe.