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Chocolate Flourless Cakes

Every now and then we all need a little guilty pleasure. What about a non-guilt pleasure? These little cakes are rich yet flourless. They are made with high-quality chocolate and luscious almond butter making them a more healthful choice.  

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword flourless chocolate cake, flourless chocolate cake recipe, gluten-free chocolate cake
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 649 kcal
Author Janet Barton

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces dark chocolate, at least 70% 170 g
  • 3 ounces unsalted butter 85 g
  • 3 ounces almond butter 85 g
  • 3 eggs separated
  • 6 tablespoons natural cane sugar 75 g
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Over a double boiler, melt chocolate, butter and almond butter.  Stir until smooth.  Add a pinch of salt and vanilla.  Let cool.
  2. Separate the egg and place the yolks in the bowl of an electric mixer.  Add 3 tablespoons sugar and beat until a light, pale yellow color, about 6 minutes.  Slowly pour in the melted chocolate and mix until combined.
  3. In a clean mixing bowl, add the egg whites,  Whisk until frothy.  Slowly pour in 3 tablespoons sugar and mix until soft peaks form.  fold the whites into the chocolate/egg mixture.  Carefully fold until combines.
  4. Spray 4-oz. ramekins or muffin cups with pan spray.  Pour the batter into the molds, almost to the top.  Bake at 325 degrees for 12 minutes.  Let cool if unmolding.
  5. Serve warm or make ahead and reheat in a 300 F (149 C) oven for 4 minutes.

Recipe Notes

by: True Food Kitchen

Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Flourless Cakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 649 Calories from Fat 450
% Daily Value*
Fat 50g77%
Saturated Fat 23g115%
Cholesterol 169mg56%
Sodium 59mg2%
Potassium 508mg15%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 6g24%
Sugar 30g33%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 725IU15%
Calcium 128mg13%
Iron 6.4mg36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.