Decadent Flourless Chocolate Cake Berries (Printable)
Rich, fudgy chocolate cake with fresh berries. Naturally gluten-free, elegant, and surprisingly simple to prepare.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake
01 - 7 oz high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
02 - 4 oz unsalted butter, cubed
03 - 5.3 oz granulated sugar
04 - 4 large eggs, at room temperature
05 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
06 - ¼ tsp fine sea salt
07 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, plus extra for dusting
→ Topping
08 - 7 oz mixed fresh berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries)
09 - 1 tbsp powdered sugar, optional for dusting
# How-to Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch round springform pan and line the base with parchment paper.
02 - In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, gently melt the chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - Whisk in the sugar until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
04 - Sift in the cocoa powder and fold gently to combine until the batter is smooth and glossy.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
06 - Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly soft. A toothpick should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
07 - Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. It will firm up as it cools.
08 - Once cooled, remove from the pan and dust with extra cocoa powder. Top with fresh berries and a light dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- The contrast between the dense, fudgy interior and the slightly crackled top creates a textural experience that store bought gluten free desserts simply cannot match.
- Its the kind of dessert that makes people lean in and whisper, Is there a secret ingredient in here
02 -
- Overbaking by even just two minutes can take this cake from fudgy perfection to dry disappointment, so set a timer and trust your instincts.
- Chilling the cake overnight intensifies the chocolate flavor and improves the texture to the point where youll wonder if its actually a different recipe altogether.
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- A splash of Grand Marnier or Chambord stirred into the batter just before baking adds a subtle depth that guests cant quite identify but always compliment.
- For a truly showstopping presentation, warm a sharp knife under hot water, dry it quickly, and slice through the cake for clean edges that reveal the perfect interior texture.