Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake Recipe Is a Ticket to Gluten-Free Heaven (6 Ingredients) Cakes/Cupcakes Gluten-free Desserts Low Sodium Recipes

Flourless cakes are dense, decadent and absolute delicious! This dark chocolate flourless cake recipe is made with not only dark chocolate, but olive oil. The health benefits of dark chocolate and the health benefits of olive oil have been proven time and time again.

If you're a chocoholic and just can't stay away from desserts, this easy flourless chocolate cake recipe is calling your name. Made with dark chocolate and extra virgin olive oil, this decadent cake recipe is gluten-free and tastes incredible.

To make this easy chocolate cake recipe you will need just six simple ingredients. Here is your short and sweet shopping list: dark chocolate, extra-virgin olive oil, vanilla extract, instant espresso powder, granulated sugar and eggs.

Variation: You could bake the batter in individual ramekins for single-serve desserts.

Serve this flourless, gluten-free cake recipe warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or let it cool completely and top it with whipped cream (maybe a coconut whipped cream?) and fresh fruit. You can't go wrong either way.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 to 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 to 50 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
• 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
• 5 eggs, at room temperature

Here's how to make it: 

1. Spray the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit into the bottom of the pan. 
2. In a double boiler or in a bowl set over a pot of boiling water, melt the chocolate and olive oil together until smooth. Remove from heat and add the vanilla and espresso powder. Add 1/2 cup of the sugar and beat well. Set aside. (Not a fan of dark chocolate? Use milk chocolate or semisweet chocolate.)
3. Put the eggs and 1/2 cup sugar into a bowl. With an electric mixer, beat until eggs are pale yellow. Add the egg mixture to the chocolate mixture until well combined. Pour into the prepared pan. 
4. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 25 to 30 minutes or until cake has set and puffed up a bit. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream and fruit. Store the cake in an airtight container to keep it fresh.

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