Flourless Chocolate Cake – rich, decadent chocolate cake with a chocolate glaze. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, or a special birthday.
Well guys, we’re moving.
Gahhhhh.
Yep, we’re moving from my beloved Colorado to Fort Hood, TX.
I was trying to be tough and not let my husband, who obviously has no control over this, see that I was upset so I went about business after he told me. And then he asked if I was okay and I started full-on ugly crying while vacuuming.
I think it was just the shock of it. Like, two days ago they were telling him that he’s going to the promotion board next month and giving him the summer field schedule. And then surprise! You’re moving to Texas!
Once it kind of set in, I was excited. Fort Hood isn’t exactly at the top of my list of places to live but I really love the adventure of it all. A new place, a fresh start.
And then I was like, “BUT I JUST FOUND A HAIR GUY I LIKE! THIS IS HORRIBLE!”
Plus, everything’s a lot more complicated this time. When we moved from Alabama to Colorado, we just had the 2 kids and no one was in school yet. Now we have another kid and 2 different schools to deal with. I mean, by the time we get there and get settled, the kids will have only have a couple weeks of school before summer.
I know things will be fine but right now I’m just overwhelmed by everything that needs to be done.
If you live in the area, I need to know where the good dog park is, where the splash pad for the kids is, and where the best Mexican restaurant with a variety of margarita options is. Okay?
Ingredients
- 2 cups semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 to 2 teaspoons espresso powder, optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Lightly grease an 8″ round cake pan; cut a piece of parchment or waxed paper to fit, grease it, and lay it in the bottom of the pan.
- Put chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after each one, until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth.
- Transfer the melted chocolate/butter to a mixing bowl. Stir in the sugar, salt, espresso powder, and vanilla. Add the eggs, beating until smooth. Add the cocoa powder, and mix just to combine.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake the cake for 25 minutes until it’s cooked through and the top has formed a thin crust.
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes before loosening the edges with a knife and turning onto a serving platter. The edges may crumble a bit, that is fine.
- To make the glaze, combine the chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl, and heat in 30 second increments, stirring after each one, until mixture is smooth.
- Spoon the glaze over the cake, spreading it to drip over the sides a bit.
- Allow the glaze to set for several hours before serving the cake.
What To Serve with Flourless Chocolate Cake
I like to serve this cake with freshly whipped cream and berries. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, whatever berries you like! The cake is so rich that the freshness of the berries just works perfectly with it.
Flourless chocolate cake is also perfectly fine served on it’s own!
How Long Is Flourless Chocolate Cake Good For?
This Flourless Chocolate Cake will stay good at room temperature for up to 2 days. Make sure to store it in an airtight cake container.
If you store it in the refrigerator, you can get another day or 2 out of it but make sure you bring the cake to room temperature before serving.
Can You Freeze Flourless Chocolate Cake?
Yes, you can freeze this cake. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then put it in a freezer ziploc bag.
It should be fine in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight at room temperature before serving.
More Chocolate Cake Recipes
- Chocolate Cream Filled Cake
- Chocolate Angel Food Cake
- Chocolate Shortbread Cake
- Mexican Chocolate Cake
- Snickers Cake
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Flourless Chocolate Cake
from King Arthur Flour
Ingredients
- 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 to 2 teaspoons espresso powder, optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
For the glaze:
- 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Lightly grease an 8" round cake pan; cut a piece of parchment or waxed paper to fit, grease it, and lay it in the bottom of the pan.
- To make the cake: Put chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after each one, until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth.Transfer the melted chocolate/butter to a mixing bowl.
- Stir in the sugar, salt, espresso powder, and vanilla. Add the eggs, beating until smooth. Add the cocoa powder, and mix just to combine.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake the cake for 25 minutes until it's cooked through and the top has formed a thin crust.
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes before loosening the edges with a knife and turning onto a serving platter. The edges may crumble a bit, that is fine.
- To make the glaze: Combine the chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl, and heat in 30 second increments, stirring after each one, until mixture is smooth.
- Spoon the glaze over the cake, spreading it to drip over the sides a bit. Allow the glaze to set for several hours before serving the cake.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 349Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 96mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 4gSugar: 13gProtein: 6g
patticakes says
I’m about to make this cake for the 2nd time and it is amazing! for true die hard chocolate lovers only lol! great with premium dutch cocoa and today I’m using some ghirardelli choc chips and dutch cocoa…..this cake is more like a brownie but no complaints from me at all, it looks beautiful and is decadent
Cindy says
Hope you have had a good move. My son is at Ft. Hood and lives in Temple. If you haven’t already found out, Chuy’s is a fantastic Mexican restaurant. You cake sounds soooooo yummy!
Michele H. says
pinned the recipe. My infantry son & wife/family have been posted to Fort Hood twice. Definitely check out the Cosper’s Country Meat Market on 2300 E. Elms Rd in Killeen…they have incredible meat, home made sausages and their own rubs! They sell their pre-smoked meats as well! The HEB market has great fresh-baked breads. Have fun in Texas and enjoy! Football is King in Texas – Hook ‘me Horns -University of Texas!
HappyLuckyBlessed says
1) I’ve never made a flourless cake, but so excited to make this later today. 2) How lucky are you to experience living in different states! Most people never even leave the neighborhood they grew up in and look at you! Mrs. Stately traveler!! I think it’s fun and fantastic and look at the exiting new chapter you will be able to write in your book! It will be great — just remember to “Keep it Fun!” 3) I hear Texas has some of the best hair salons in the world! 4) Here’s a short list of the best Margaritas in Texas in case you want to celebrate when you get there… http://imbibemagazine.com/best-margaritas-in-texas/ . Good luck, go with the flow and I’ll let you know how the Hubby loves the cake! P.S. I may have exaggerated a bit about #3 :)
Boo says
Is there something i can substitute for the exspresso?
amanda says
You can leave it out and it will be fine. It doesn’t really give a coffee flavor, it’s just supposed to enhance the chocolate flavor. But yeah, it’ll be perfectly fine without it! :)
D Welch says
Very scenic there. And, you shouldn’t have the heat we endure further south i.e., San Antonio.
Marissa says
ugh, moving. That is a lot to deal with, especially with kids having to change schools. You’re right – once you get there everything will be okay, but the ugly cry is understandable. Hang in there. xo
Your cake looks so delicious, btw. Have you ever whipped coconut cream? That would be a fun topping for this…
Carla (@charliesue) says
Oh no! I have no recommendations for Ft Hood, but I DO hope this cake helps. It WILL be a new adventure!!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Mmm so fudgy looking! This cake sounds lovely!
Angela Johnson says
Chuys is in Round Rock and definitely worth the drive. I know several families who actually choose to live in RR and commute to FH.