Flourless Chocolate Cake
If you have been following A Chica Bakes for some time, there’s a few things you know about me – I adore cookies, have a thing for brunch, have some adorable taste testers and have a long-lasting (never-ending) love affair with coconut. Oh – and one more thing – I have probably stated like a good 486 times that I do not like chocolate. (Make that now 487.)
Yet chocolate has not just one but a few permanent storage spots in my apartment (note that I didn’t say kitchen as I have a stash in the linen closet). And on any given day you can find it in multiple forms at my place – chips, chunks, powder and bars. I find myself baking with chocolate more and more and even turning into a bit of a chocolate snob. Only the best (like my favorite, Scharffen Berger) will go into my treats and this chica will settle for nothing less.
That’s because I’m in denial! No matter how many flavors, I have always been a die-hard vanilla girl. Just like my NKOTB crush will always and forever be Donnie. But there is no denying that chocolate is pretty delish and kinda sexy (just like that darn Jordan).
And this cake is certainly sexy, in that understated, you’re only wearing lip gloss and mascara with a perfectly messy bun sexy. Or that Jennifer Beals off the shoulder sweatshirt sexy. When you look at this cake, nothing out right calls your name. But it has that perfectly imperfect look about it that keeps you from looking the other way.
After that first bite you’ll close your eyes and just savor if for a moment. This cake looks dense but is surprisingly light and flavorful. And will be enough chocolate goodness to win over even the biggest of chocolate skeptics. Enough treats like this one and I may even go as far as saying I’m a chocolate lover. For now, though, all I will say is that I love this cake.
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Ingredients:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup dark chocolate chunks
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Generous pinch of kosher saltDirections:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat the inside of a 9-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the chocolate chunks and remove from the heat; let sit until the chunks have melted (about 1 minutes) and whisk. Meanwhile, combine the sugar and cocoa in a medium bowl. Make a well in the mixture and add the eggs, vanilla and salt and whisk to combine. Add the chocolate/butter mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, place in the oven and bake for about 1 hour or until set. Remove from the oven and cool completely before inverting onto a larger plate to serve.
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Rosa — August 9, 2011 @ 2:17 am
I love flourless chocolate cakes! Yours looks delicious.
Cheers,
Rosa
Maria — August 9, 2011 @ 4:16 am
I love flourless chocolate cakes. This looks so good
A Plum By Any Other Name — August 9, 2011 @ 7:24 am
I’ll have to give this recipe a try. I have similar thoughts about chocolate. I’m thinking this cake could handle some fresh berries at the market too. Wonder how Donnie would feel about it …
Spike — August 9, 2011 @ 8:32 am
I’m a Joey girl;) Glad this cake was a winner
Monique — August 9, 2011 @ 9:35 am
I love that the recipe is simple! I can definitely accomplish this! bravo! Cant wait to make it!
Allison Fishman — August 9, 2011 @ 10:37 am
I couldn’t have said it better myself. Eliana, my dear — this is a beautiful (and hilarious) blog. I didn’t realize it, but I was hoping to make a cake that would be perceived of as “Jennifer Beals off the shoulder sweatshirt sexy”.
There is no higher compliment. You made my month. Thank YOU!
William Casper — August 9, 2011 @ 10:38 am
Looks delicious. As always, my morning coffee would be delighted to partner with one of your creations.
KarmaFreeCooking — August 9, 2011 @ 10:41 am
I LOOOOOVEchocolate, but I can’t have it anymore. That’s why I use carob now instead of chocolate. I might have to experiment adapting your recipe using carob and egg substitute/replacer because this cake just looks too darn good!!!
CookiePie — August 9, 2011 @ 11:34 am
Gorgeous cake! I love that you got a NKOTB reference in there
It makes up for the fact that you are a suspicious character for not liking chocolate! 
Brian @ A Thought For Food — August 9, 2011 @ 12:06 pm
I’m not a big dessert person (ok… that’s not really true)… but I adore a well made flourless chocolate cake and this one just looks stunning.
Tracy — August 9, 2011 @ 8:30 pm
Lovely flourless cake! I’m glad you’ve been slowly converted into a chocolate admirer, even if it’s not your favorite.
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic — August 9, 2011 @ 11:02 pm
I’m the opposite – I always declare my love for chocolate! Except for ice cream, for some reason I prefer vanilla and strawberry and other flavors over chocolate ice cream. This cake does look sexy. And yes, like Donnie!!
PS – I watched NKOTBSB in concert a couple of months ago
And I squealed like a teenager when Donnie ripped his shirt off!! http://www.confessionsofachocoholic.com/pasta/alma-nove-and-a-wahlberg-hangover
Megan — August 10, 2011 @ 10:08 am
I’m on the fence about chocolate & vanilla – give me vanilla ice cream any day…but boy do I love chocolate cake! This looks delicious! Also – just saw your newspaper feature – congrats!!
Hungry Sofia — August 10, 2011 @ 3:26 pm
I think you need to stop pretending you don’t like chocolate
Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets — August 10, 2011 @ 10:09 pm
I second Hungry Sofia ;p. Scharffenberger lover over here, too. And love the NKOTB shout-out LOL. This cake looks fantastic!
Prerna@IndianSimmer — August 11, 2011 @ 3:18 am
Oh my gosh, you have the MOST adorable doggy! I am visiting New York soon ‘cos I want a piece of that sinful goodness. Something tells me this cake is will be in my mouth in near future!
Joanne — August 11, 2011 @ 7:56 am
Haha I’m not a chocolate lover either but I can totally get down for a sexified chocolate cake. And this is sexified if ever I’ve seen it! The little black dress of the chocolate cake world.
Bren — August 11, 2011 @ 11:13 pm
oh my gosh! ur comparing chocolate y vanilla with NKOTB!! Classic. Oh yes, b/c chocolate is always better!
Sanura @ MyLifeRunsOnFood.com — August 12, 2011 @ 12:30 pm
I think you’re in denial about your love for chocolate, especially if you make a flourless chocolate cake. Chocolate is irresistible, right?
Barefeet In The Kitchen — August 12, 2011 @ 10:27 pm
I’ve only made a flourless chocolate cake once and it was pure heaven. I need to find a reason to make another one soon! Yours is gorgeous.