Flourless Chocolate Cake
This flourless chocolate cake is such a simple and decadent dessert. Only 5 ingredients, plus it is naturally gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free!
Equipment
- Hand mixer - like this one
- Silicone Spatula - I love and recommend this 3 piece set
- 8 inch Cake Pan
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 4 Large Eggs Room Temperature
- ⅓ Cup Maple Syrup
- 1½ Tsp Vanilla Extract
- ½ Cup Coconut Oil Melted and cooled
- ¾ Cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
Ganache Frosting (Optional)
- ¼ Cup Chocolate Chips
- 2 Tbsp Coconut Oil
- Fruit of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 and grease an 8 inch cake pan well.
- Mix eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla together in a large bowl with a hand mixer. You should mix until the mixture almost doubles in size, about 2 - 4 minutes on medium speed.
- Add in the coconut oil, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Stir everything until just combined.
- Pour into the cake pan and bake for 30 minutes. Let the cake cool completely before removing from the pan and putting on a cooling rack or serving plate.
- Optional: For a chocolate "ganache" frosting, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave, or over a double boiler. Pour over the cooled cake, and put in the fridge to set for at least 15 minutes. Top with your favorite fruit, if desired, or a sprinkle or shedded coconut!
Notes
For topping ideas or substitutions, read the blog post.