Name: FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Unsalted butter; 12 oz. Bittersweet baking chocolate, (70% cacao if possible); 1 1/3 cups Granulated sugar; 1 oz. Pure vanilla extract; 8 each Egg yolks; 2/3 cup Cocoa powder; 1 tsp. Baking powder; ¼ tsp. Table salt

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE

Skill Level: Beginner

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Total Time 40

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1 cup Unsalted butter
12 oz. Bittersweet baking chocolate, 70% cacao if possible
1 1/3 cups Granulated sugar
1 oz. Pure vanilla extract
8 each Egg yolks
2/3 cup Cocoa powder
1 tsp. Baking powder
¼ tsp. Table salt

Method

Using a double broiling method, melt butter and chocolate on low heat, set aside to cool.
Using a balloon whisk, whisk sugar and vanilla into chocolate mixture.
Add eggs slowly, one at a time, and whisk with each egg addition. Avoid over mixing the batter.
Whisk in cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
Place mixture in a greased (oil works well), parchment paper lined sheet pan and bake at 325F for 10-15 minutes in steamy oven (you may want to place a pan of hot water into the oven while the cake is baking).
Insert toothpick, cake should come out semi-clean.
Cool on rack and wrap and refrigerate. Serves 8-12. Enjoy with berries and whipped cream.

Notes

Servings: 8-12
Serving Size: 2 oz.

Nutrition Information: This cake is rich and delicious; however, a little bit goes a long way. Savor every bite and be sure to use a high quality chocolate. Gluten-free, dairy free (does contain butter), nut free.