Ina Garten Chocolate Flourless Cake Recipe
The Ina Garten Chocolate Flourless Cake Recipe is rich, decadent and perfect for chocolate lovers. This cake is smooth, fudgy and melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar optional, for dusting
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
Melt Chocolate and Butter
- In a double boiler or heatproof bowl over simmering water, melt butter and chopped chocolate together until smooth.
Stir in Sugar
- Remove from heat. Add sugar to the melted chocolate and butter. Stir well until combined.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract for extra flavor.
Add Cocoa Powder
- Sift cocoa powder over the mixture. Add a pinch of salt. Stir until fully combined and smooth.
Pour Into Pan
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
Bake the Cake
- Bake for 30-35 minutes. The cake should have a thin crust on top but remain soft inside.
Cool and Remove
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a cooling rack. Remove parchment paper carefully.
Serve and Garnish
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and serve. Enjoy the rich, fudgy chocolate flavor.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- Beat eggs gently to keep the cake dense and fudgy.
- Sift cocoa powder to avoid lumps.
- Let the cake cool slightly before removing from pan.
- Serve at room temperature for perfect texture.