Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake (Gluten-Free & Richly Decadent)

⏳ Prep Time: 15 minutes | ⏳ Cook Time: 25 minutes | 🍽️ Servings: 8

Description:

This Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake is a deeply rich, moist, and elegant dessert that’s perfect for anyone seeking a gluten-free treat without compromising on indulgence. Made with almond flour, dark chocolate, and just a few simple ingredients, it’s ideal for dinner parties, celebrations, or when you simply crave something luxuriously chocolatey. 🍫🌰🎂

Ingredients:

• 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), chopped
• 100g unsalted butter (or dairy-free alternative)
• ¾ cup sugar (or coconut sugar for refined sugar-free option)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs, separated
• 1½ cups almond flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Optional: cocoa powder or powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake tin with parchment paper.
2. Melt chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler). Stir until smooth. Let cool slightly.
3. Stir in sugar, vanilla, and egg yolks one at a time.
4. Fold in the almond flour and salt until fully combined.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites to stiff peaks. Gently fold into the chocolate mixture in thirds, keeping as much air as possible.
6. Pour into prepared tin and bake for 25–30 minutes, until the center is just set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
7. Cool completely in the tin. Dust with powdered sugar or cocoa powder before serving.

Serving Suggestions & Variations:

• Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or coconut cream.
• Add orange zest or a splash of espresso for added depth.
• For a nut-free version, try sunflower seed flour instead.