Flourless chocolate cake with almond whipped cream

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flourless chocolate cake is one for the books! It’s rich, juicy, delicious and you guessed it! It is made entirely without flour, making it a natural dish gluten-free variant Chocolate cake! Add to that my homemade almond whipped cream and you’ll be in heaven.

Why You’ll Love This No-Flour Chocolate Cake Recipe

I made this recipe and have been dreaming of variations ever since. It’s the perfect treat that’s easier to make than regular cake and happens to taste 100 times richer and more decadent. And because I can’t live without whipped cream, I came up with this almond whipped cream topping with slivers of almonds. I think it’s fancy enough for a fancy dinner, but quick and easy enough for any Tuesday night.

What is bittersweet chocolate? What can I use as a substitute?

Bittersweet chocolate is a sweetened artificial dark chocolate with no milk added. It has the highest cocoa content (usually around 70%) without actually being a true dark chocolate. The taste of bittersweet chocolate is a deep, slightly sweet, intense chocolate flavor with a dry or crumbly texture.

If you don’t have bittersweet chocolate, Dark chocolate can be used and has a similar taste. Substitute an equal amount of bittersweet chocolate for semi-sweet.

Pro tip: Another alternative is to make your own dark chocolate. Take a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder, a tablespoon of sugar, and two teaspoons of butter in your recipe for every ounce of bittersweet chocolate you substitute. The results won’t be exactly the same as the original, but in a pinch they’ll be pretty close.

How to make chocolate cake without flour

Just 7 ingredients and a trip in the oven are enough to prepare this fantastic flourless chocolate cake. Oh, and let’s not forget the whipped cream! Full recipe details, including required ingredients and measurements, are on the printable recipe card below. Here’s a step-by-step guide on what to expect when making this flourless chocolate cake:

Preheat oven + prepare cake pan

Preheat oven to 375° F. Spray 8 inch cake pan with Nonstick Cooking Spray and set aside. For extra security to get the cake out, feel free to line the bottom with parchment paper.

Make the dough

Melt butter and Chocolate Heat slowly in the microwave, stirring every 20 seconds, until completely melted and smooth. stir in sugar, eggs (individually) And Vanilla.

Seven cocoa pour into the batter and stir gently Salt.

baking + cooling

Once the batter is smooth and tasty, pour it into a bowl 8 inch cake pan. I greased my cake and placed a layer of parchment on the bottom to ensure this cake came out in one piece. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set. You can use a toothpick and stick it in the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.

It will be dense and wet and amazing! Now you could stop here or graduate whipped cream but you will want it Let your cake cool completely First.

almond whipped cream (optional)

whip fat whipped cream with vanilla, almond extract And powdered sugar until it’s stiff. Spread over the cake and sprinkle with it slivers of almonds. Surcharge!

For all my whipped cream secrets, check out my Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe.

Save + create directions in advance

If you plan to bake this cake ahead of time, I recommend baking the cake, letting it cool, then covering and storing it at room temperature. I would wait until just before serving to frost the cake. When stored properly, this cake will stay fresh for two to four days.

Should flourless cake be refrigerated?

Not necessarily! Unless you’ve topped it with whipped cream or a cream cheese frosting (or anything else dairy-related), you can store it at room temperature, well covered. Usually the cake will dry out faster if it is kept in the fridge.

Can I freeze a flourless cake?

Yes! These cakes freeze very well. Be sure to wrap it in plastic wrap or place it in a freezer-safe, airtight container to avoid freezer burn. The cake should stay fresh in the freezer for up to 3 months. If you want to use it, let it thaw in the fridge overnight.

More flourless chocolate cake toppings:

As previously mentioned, I topped my flourless chocolate cake with homemade almond whipped cream and slivers of almonds… but the possibilities are endless!

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I hope you like it as much as we do. If you try this recipe I would appreciate it if you would give it a star rating and leave me a comment. Have a nice day, friends! 🙂