Flourless Chocolate Cake
A sugar-free, nut-free chocolate cake that doesn't use any flour!
It's hard to believe you can make a decadent chocolate cake without any flour but with this flourless chocolate cake recipe it can be done! No wheat flours, nut flours, coconut flour or oat flour in this recipe.
1 slice
8
Servings
353
Calories
33.8g
Fat
5.8g
Protein
2.9g
Net Carb
15.8g
Total Carbs
The search for gluten-free and nut free recipes are in high demand as food sensitivities increase. Luckily with recipes like this flourless chocolate cake, brownies and flourless cookies, you can enjoy a tasty treat without flours or nuts!
It’s possible to make a rich chocolate cake without any flours. We don’t even have to use nut flours – like almond flour or hazelnut flour – or even coconut flour to make a delicious moist cake recipe. This flourless chocolate cake recipe uses minimal ingredients – sugar free chocolate, butter, eggs, cocoa powder and a few other ingredients. The rich chocolate flavor is unbeatable and the texture is similar to a torte. Dust with powdered sweetener and whipped cream for the ultimate chocolate indulgence.
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How to make flourless chocolate cake
- Melt chocolate chips and butter. Stir until smooth. Set aside.
- Beat together eggs, sugar free sweetener, and brown sugar substitute until fluffy.
- Add cocoa powder and vanilla. Mix on low speed to combine.
- Slowly drizzle in chocolate mixture.
- Pour into a springform pan and bake at 325 degrees for 50 minutes.
- Let cool in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
What is in flourless chocolate cake
- Chocolate – Sugar free chocolate is added to increase the depth of the chocolate flavor. If you can’t find sugar free chocolate, try using 90% dark chocolate or bakers chocolate. You may have to increase the sweetener in this cake recipe. Taste the batter before baking and adjust for sweetness.
- Butter – The fat in butter provides flavor and moisture to the flourless cake. Without the butter, your cake may be dry and have a chalky texture.
- Eggs – The eggs are what provides structure and density to this cake. They are a critical ingredient and you can’t omit them.
- Sweeteners – In this flourless cake recipe, sugar-free sweeteners are used. A sugar-free granulated sweetener like erythritol or monk fruit blend. And a brown sugar substitute for a slight caramel flavor.
- Cocoa powder – The cocoa powder serves as a flour in this recipe to soak up the moisture from the eggs and melted butter. Look for 100% unsweetened cocoa powder in order to have to lowest carb amount.
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Flourless Chocolate Cake Ingredients
6 oz sugar free chocolate chips - 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar free granulated sweetener
- 1/4 cup brown sugar substitute
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 scoop Cacao Bliss, optional
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 9in springform pan
Flourless Chocolate Cake Directions
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Preheat oven & prepare pan
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with a circle of parchment paper. Spray the edges with cooking spray. Set aside.
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Melt chocolate
In a medium microwave safe bowl, add chocolate chips, butter and salt. Microwave at 45 second intervals until melted, stirring in between. Once melted, set aside.
Ingredients
- Chocolate chips
- Butter
- Salt
Quick Tip
Option to melt using the double doubler method over the stove top. Add 1-2 inches of water to a saucepan. Place bowl with chocolate over the pan. Turn on stove to medium-high heat. Stir continuously until melted. -
Beat eggs with sweetner
To a large bowl, add 6 eggs, sugar free granulated sweetener and brown sugar sweetener. Beat with an electric mixer until fluffy.
Ingredients
- Eggs
- Sugar free granulated sweetener
- Brown sugar substitute
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Add remaining ingredients
Slowly stir in cocoa powder, Cacao Bliss (if using) and vanilla. Once combined, drizzle in melted chocolate mixture. Mix until combined.
Ingredients
- Cocoa powder
- Cacao Bliss, optional
- Vanilla extract
Quick Tip
Mix in the cocoa powder using the lowest setting of the electric mixer to prevent powder from going everywhere. -
Pour and bake
Pour cake batter into the prepared cake pan. Tap the cake pan on the counter a few times to release any trapped air bubbles. Bake at 325 degrees for about 50 minutes. Let cool at room temperature for about 20 minutes before transferring to the refrigerator to cool for 2 hours. Dust with powder sugar and serve with whipped cream.
Quick Tip
Bake until set on top.
