Ina Garten Chocolate Flourless Cake Recipe
Chocolate lovers adore rich, flourless desserts. They feel indulgent yet beautifully simple. This cake delivers deep chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dark chocolate
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Line pan bottom with parchment paper.
- Melt chocolate and butter gently together.
- Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Cool mixture slightly before mixing.
- Whisk sugar, vanilla, and salt in bowl.
- Add eggs one at a time.
- Beat until thick and pale.
- Fold in melted chocolate gently.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes exactly.
- Center should look just set.
- Cool completely before unmolding.
- Dust with cocoa before serving.
Notes
- Use high quality dark chocolate.
- Do not overbake the cake.
- Cool fully for clean slices.
- Line pan carefully for easy release.
- Serve at room temperature always.