Here is a simple recipe for a flourless chocolate cake:
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a large, heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the chocolate and butter, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until pale and thick.
- Gradually whisk the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely in the pan, then remove and serve.