Best Flourless Chocolate Cake
This flourless chocolate cake is rich and moist, and you only need 6 ingredients! The GF dessert is made with almond flour and olive oil, which gives a smooth texture. It's full of a deep chocolate taste and has a hint of orange flavor that gives freshness. Perfect for chocolate lovers looking for a decadent GF cake recipe. Great cake for dinners, parties, or holidays.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, separated
- 6 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate (170g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup and 3 tablespoons olive oil (125g)
- 1 orange zest
- ½ cup almond flour (50g)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9-inch round cake pan (24cm) with parchment paper at the base, buttered and floured (gluten-free flour). Set aside.
- Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks. Set aside.
- Melt the chopped chocolate in a double boiler or the microwave. Add to the chocolate 3/4 cup of sugar and the olive oil, and mix. Add the orange zest, egg yolks, and the almond flour, and mix until well incorporated.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites with the rest of the sugar (1/4 cup) until firm and peaks form on the rods, which do not come off and remain rigid. The stiff egg whites are so cohesive that you can tip the bowl over and the whites won´t fall out of it. Start from a lower to a higher speed of whipping. Beat at a low setting until you get a nice foam, then increase to medium and then high speed.
- Add the egg whites to the chocolate mixture and fold with a rubber spatula with folding motions.
- Place the mixture in the prepared pan and cook for 35 minutes. Keep in mind that all ovens are different. Don't over-bake it.
- Serve with whipped cream and fresh orange slices.
Notes
Store the cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can freeze the cake in aluminum foil, in an airtight container, or freezer bag for up to 3 months.