Triple-Perfect Flourless Chocolate-Espresso Cake
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Author Notes: I love the idea of a flourless cake and have seen a few versions - separating the eggs, beating the whites into peaks and then folding into an egg yolk mixture. I have tried that but have to admit I don’t like extra the time it takes. One day I ran across a bittersweet chocolate flourless recipe from “A Mingling of Tastes” skipping the separation of eggs…perfect! This method gives a dense cake…perfect again! I modified that recipe using dark Swiss chocolate and added some instant Espresso powder - espresso and chocolate = a great combo. I then skipped their ganache topping and opted for a rustic looking cake topped with homemade vanilla ice cream, fresh raspberry sauce and a drizzle of chocolate syrup…triple-perfect! WARNING…this cake is decadent! - lapadia
Serves 12-16
- INGREDIENTS - for one 9-inch spring form
- 1 tablespoon instant Espresso (Medaglia D' Oro) powder
- 2/3 C plus 1 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa
- a pinch of sea salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 9 oz. dark Swiss chocolate 70% (I like Trader Joe’s)
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- Buttery cooking spray
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the base of a 9-inch spring form pan with parchment paper, cut to fit the pan. Prepare the parchment and the sides of the pan with butter cooking spray.
- Combine the espresso, sugar, cocoa and salt in a large bowl. Whisk the eggs and vanilla, add to the sugar mixture and stir to combine. Let sit until needed.
- In a microwavable bowl melt the butter and chocolate, 20-30 seconds at a time on medium-high power. Whisk the mixture in between cycles until completely melted, then stir with a spatula to combine completely. OR...melt this mixture using your preferred method.
- Add the chocolate-butter mixture to the sugar-egg mixture with a spatula - folding in and then stir to completely combine. Batter will be semi-thick and smooth.
- Pour into the prepared spring form and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Caution - I have never had a spring form leak while baking, but I place it on a cookie sheet anyway. The cake will be firm and pulling away from the sides of the pan.
- Cool completely in the spring form on a rack, the middle usually sinks a bit. Release the sides of the spring form.
- Slide the cake - with parchment paper onto a serving platter, note: if the cake has settled enough you could peel the parchment off the bottom.
- Slice and serve with ice cream, a fruit sauce topping of choice and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
- * I usually make this cake the morning of, but have made it and refrigerated overnight - the parchment will peel off the bottom very easily if you refrigerate...a longer sit = a denser cake. This cake refrigerates nicely for 2-3 days.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe with Coffee
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about 1 year ago barbara0621
Great cake and I loved not having to separate the eggs.
about 1 year ago lapadia
Hi barbara0621, So happy this recipe worked for you! and "just say NO" to separating the eggs if you can get away with it :)
over 1 year ago easantillo
This is fantastic! I made it for our Valentine's Day dessert and served it with Lizthechef's "Ina's Raspberry Sauce - Dare I Say It, Improved." A delicious dessert!
over 1 year ago lapadia
Hey thanks for reporting back, Am thrilled it all worked out for your V-Day dessert...and it is great to know that Lizthechef's sauce is just a click away :)
about 2 years ago nannydeb
This sounds delicious! I bet the espresso would keep a dinner party humming!
about 2 years ago lapadia
Thanks, nannydeb! Speaking of keeping the dinner party humming, hmmm, then there are those who must have their cup of coffee with dessert, too! :)
about 2 years ago gingerroot
I've had my eye on this all week! I love a good flourless chocolate cake and your version sounds amazing!! I will definitely be trying this soon.
about 2 years ago lapadia
Thanks & Sounds great, gingerroot...let me know how you and your family like it!
about 2 years ago susan g
Your method is so doable, and the changes you made to it are all upgrades. Hmm, (celiac) husband's birthday is coming soon -- he who believes that chocolate heals all, and coffee's not far behind. May 24th can't come too soon!
about 2 years ago lapadia
Thanks, susan g! Sounds like a great plan for your husband's BD...hope you both enjoy it as much as we do!
about 2 years ago Sagegreen
This looks so good!
about 2 years ago lapadia
Thanks, Sagegreen! You definately get a chocolate "fix" after a slice of this cake...
about 2 years ago healthierkitchen
Sounds delicious - printing this to make for Passover! How far ahead do you think I can make it?
about 2 years ago lapadia
Thanks, hk! I usually make this the morning of, but have made it the day before, leftovers store in the fridge nicely for 2-3 days.
about 2 years ago lapadia
Hi hk, FYI - I tweaked the salt and sugar ...just a little bit from what you read.
about 2 years ago healthierkitchen
Thanks lapadia!
about 2 years ago testkitchenette
I am leaving for a week vacation with my sister to the Bahamas without my husband, making this cake may make him a little less resentful of my basking in the sun while he is not.
about 2 years ago lapadia
Bahamas...I'm jealous, but have a great time! Yes this cake might help take your husband's mind off of being home. Your cake sounds great, too!
about 2 years ago inpatskitchen
Just beautiful!!
about 2 years ago lapadia
Thanks, inpatskitchen! Let me know if you try it!
about 2 years ago ellenl
Thanks so much. I also love flourless choc. cake and feel as you do about the egg whites. Now I can return to making it !
about 2 years ago lapadia
Thanks, ellenl, would love feedback if you make it...
about 2 years ago nogaga
This looks magnificent!
about 2 years ago lapadia
Thanks, nogaga, hope you get a chance to try it!
about 2 years ago drbabs
Barbara is a trusted source on General Cooking.
yummmmmmmmmmmmmm
about 2 years ago lapadia
Thanks, drbabs!
about 2 years ago hardlikearmour
hardlikearmour is a trusted home cook.
Yum! You either stay up ridiculously late or get up insanely early!
about 2 years ago lapadia
Thanks, hla! You are right about my hours, I worked in operations (nights) for so long...
about 2 years ago wssmom
Drooling.
about 2 years ago lapadia
Thanks, wssmom! This is a crowd pleaser...