a flourless cake like no other…

Spring is coming and it is time to start thinking about fun desserts and this Flourless Chocolate Cake is a must make!!

No Flour Needed

I have always been a big fan of flourless chocolate cakes, anytime it is on a menu I will order it (unless there is something caramel) but I have never made one at home.  With Spring coming it is the perfect time to make this super decadent treat.  

Now I know there are more traditional desserts for Spring like carrot cake,  cupcakes, or maybe a fruit option, but for me it is all about chocolate (with a little kick).

Amping it up a bit

One of my favorite additions to almost every chocolate dessert is espresso powder.  It really helps bring out the richness of the chocolate but it also gives it an extra depth of flavor that makes it truly something special.  You won’t necessarily taste it but it adds that little something special that everyone will be asking what it is.

Now I know you may not be too excited about the espresso part, but trust me it is amazing and no one will know it is espresso unless you tell them.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE

MJ

10 servings

Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake

A rich, dense and delicious flourless chocolate cake with just a hint of espresso in each bite perfect for this Easter or any other special day

10 minPrep Time

30 minCook Time

1 hrTotal Time

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Ingredients

3 tbsp butter

6 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped

6 eggs, separated

1 cup sugar, divided

3 tbsp espresso powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp vanilla

1/4 cup cocoa powder

Directions

Preheat oven to 350

Spray a 9" springform pan wth nonstick spray, and place a round piece of parchment paper into the bottom of the pan (this will make transferring the cake a lot easier)

In a saucepan melt butter and chocolate over low heat, stirring often, as soon as it is melted remove from heat and let cool

In the bowl of a stand mixer whisk egg yolks, on medium high speed, with 1/2 cup of the sugar until thick and pale, about 3-4 minutes

Add in espresso powder & salt, whisking on medium for about 1 minute

With the mixer on low add in vanilla & chocolate mixture until just combined, scraping down the sides as needed

In a clean bowl whisk the egg whites, on medium-high, until foamy

Increase mixer speed to high and slowly add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar until stiff peaks form, about 4-5 minutes

Gently fold egg whites into chocolate mixture, working in 3 batches, making sure to not over mix

Pour batter into prepared pan

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the middle is just set

Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool completely, middle will collapse a little

Carefully remove the sides of the pan and move to a serving platter

Sift cocoa powder over cooled cake

Cut and serve

ENJOY!!

Notes

Each slice is 12 WW Smart Points

Nutritional Info

Calories 245 Calories from Fat 103 Total Fat 11.4g Saturated Fat 6.7g Cholesterol 111mg Sodium 192mg Potassium 184mg Total Carbohydrates 32.0g Dietary Fiber 1.2g Sugars 29.2g Protein 5.1g Vitamin A 5% - Vitamin C 0% - Calcium 5% - Iron 7% Nutrition Grade D

Nutrition

Calories

315 cal

Fat

27 g

Carbs

19 g

Protein

10 g

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A little something to finish it off

I topped the cake with cocoa powder, just for the extra but of chocolatey deliciousness, but it was also be great with some powder sugar sifted over it as well.  I served it with fresh whipped cream, but a little ice cream would be amazing…oh trust me this would have been the ultimate dessert (with some salted caramel sauce).  

On its own it is pretty amazing…trust me everyone will love this chocolate treat! 

Happy (almost) Spring – MJ