Flourless Chocolate Cake – A chocolate lover’s dream A rich, dense, chocolate-y and decadent chocolate flourless cake. Naturally gluten free and just 3 ingredients!
I am a chocoholic to the core. I grew up loving all things chocolate, and that has not changed as I have gotten older. Homemade Brownies have been a staple my entire life.
There is just something about gooey melty chocolate when you bake perfect chocolate chip cookies, and sample them right when they come out of the oven. You just can’t go wrong.
16 years ago I was introduced to flourless chocolate cake on a cruise. I almost didn’t order it, because I had no idea what “flourless” would be like. I mean cake it light and fluffy, because of the flour.
Well, it was a darn good thing I tried it. I immediately became obsessed and had to find anyway I could to get more slices on the cruise.
What is flourless cake made of?
Chocolate flourless cake is such an easy recipe. This recipe has just 3 simple ingredients! Eggs, good quality chocolate, and butter. Doesn’t get much easier than that.
How do you make flourless chocolate cake?
With just 3 ingredients, it doesn’t get much easier to make this chocolate cake. Whisking the eggs into a foam is key. This is what gives the cake the dense texture. Gently fold in the egg foam into the melted chocolate and butter. Then you bake in a spring form pan. This cake is best served chilled, so you want to cool completely, and then store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Is a Flourless Cake Gluten Free?
Yes – there are just 3 ingredients. Butter, flour, and chocolate. All of which are gluten free. So this is a naturally gluten free cake you can serve to anyone with gluten allergies and know they are safe.
Serve this cake dusted with powdered sugar or with a dollop whipped cream. A couple berries on the side make for great presentation.
Flourless Chocolate Cake

Flourless Chocolate Cake - A chocolate lover's dream A rich, dense, chocolate-y and decadent chocolate flourless cake. Naturally gluten free and just 3 ingredients!
Ingredients
- 8 eggs, , cold
- 1 pound semi-sweet chocolate, , chopped coarse (use high quality chocolate)
- 16 Tbls butter, , cut into 16 pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Have a rack set in the lower-middle position. Grease an 8-inch spring form pan. Wrap the outside with 2 layers of foil. Set in a large roasting pan. Bring a pot of water to boil.
- Beat the eggs in an electric mixer on high speed until they double in volume (about 5 minutes). Meanwhile melt the chocolate and butter together. Use a double boiler or microwave. Once melted and smooth use a spatula to fold in 1/3 of the egg foam. When only a few streaks of egg remain fold in 1/2 of the remaining foam. Then the last of the foam until it is completely blended.
- Pour into spring form pan. Set the roasting pan on the oven rack, and pour enough boiling water to come about halfway up the sides of the pan. Bake 22 to 25 minutes, or until cake has risen slightly and the edges are just beginning to set, a thin glazed crust with form on the surface (and instant read thermometer will read 140 degrees). Remove pan from water bath and set on a wire rack to cool completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- To serve slice and dust with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream.
Notes
Recipe from Cooks Illustrated
Nutrition Information
Yield
16Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 274Total Fat 22gSaturated Fat 13gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 124mgSodium 130mgCarbohydrates 18gFiber 2gSugar 16gProtein 4g
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Jill | Dulce Dough says
Happy Birthday Erin! Your cake looks so yummy! I love flourless chocolate cake. I have never made it myself, but it is definitely on my “to make” list.
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
Oh man, Erin! I love flourless chocolate cakes. Yours looks soooo good (and dangerous!)!
Kim Bee says
Happy Birthday Erin! Hope you had a great one. This cake looks wicked good.
Christine says
Unbelievable! Just 3 ingredients to make this beautiful chocolate cake…. Amazing. It looks so delish.
Liz says
I’ve made tons of flourless chocolate cakes, but not this recipe! Will have to add it to my baking list…it looks fabulous!!! Congrats on the Top 9!
Ally Kayler says
Wow, looks exceptionally moist & so very delicious! Fab work.
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Wendy (The Weekend Gourmet) says
Love Cooks Illustrated…they never fail to come up with the best version of any recipe! Love this simple cake…rich and full of chocolate!
Wendy (The Weekend Gourmet) says
P.S. Happy belated birthday to you!!
Qiqi says
1 pound= ? g
thanks :PP
Erin says
1 Pound = 453 grams
Mary says
This looks SO good – would love a slice now!
mary x
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
Naturally my mouth water by looking at this post. Love chocolate and this rich chocolate cake is driving me crazy. I made new year resolution to live healthier life so I need to just hold on to my cravings until I got A LOT skinnier…(don’t know how long it takes! Argh!). I’m passing this recipe to a friend of mine who’s also crazy about chocolate cake (hope she will share a bite with me!). Thanks!
Jill@ MadAboutMacarons says
I’m falling in love all over again with your flourless chocolate cake! Great density and I’m going fudgy at the knees. Many happy chocolatey returns!
Peggy says
Oh this looks amazing! Happy belated birthday!
Jennifer Farley says
This cake is so moist! Incredible!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
So chocolatey and perfect! YUM!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Oh. My!! I can’t believe there are only 3 ingredients in this lovely, lovely cake. It looks amazing. My name is Patricia and I’m a chocoholic, too!
Demeter says
I bet this disappears so fast! Who doesn’t like chocolate cake?
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
This cake looks like pure indulgence! Silky, creamy and delicious!
Meseidy Rivera says
This look so perfectly fudgy! Gimme
Jacque Hastert says
This dessert looks delightful!
Allyson Zea says
I have never tried flourless cake! I can’t wait to see what it’s like!
Dee says
I’ve been wanting to make this since we had it for dessert at a local restaurant last year. I had no idea it’s so easy to make!
Jennifer Blake says
Wow! What a decadent treat!
Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says
Count me in! This looks delicious!
Cookin Canuck says
Flourless chocolate cake is nothing short of addictive! And you can’t go wrong with a 3-item ingredient list. 🙂