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Ina Garten Chocolate Flourless Cake

Ina Garten Chocolate Flourless Cake recipe

Ina Garten’s chocolate flourless cake is a decadent dessert made without flour, relying on eggs, butter, sugar, and chocolate to create a smooth, fudgy consistency. The cake has a slightly crisp top with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth interior, making it a luxurious alternative to traditional chocolate cake.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for extra richness)
  • Powdered sugar or cocoa powder (for dusting)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven – Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch springform pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • Melt chocolate and butter – In a heatproof bowl, melt the chocolate and butter together over a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  • Whisk eggs and sugar – In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and slightly thickened.
  • Combine wet ingredients – Stir the vanilla extract and salt into the melted chocolate mixture.
  • Incorporate dry ingredients – Gently fold in the cocoa powder to enhance the chocolate depth.
  • Mix the batter – Slowly fold the egg mixture into the chocolate until fully combined. Avoid overmixing.
  • Bake the cake – Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is just set but still slightly wobbly.
  • Cool before serving – Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before removing.
  • Dust and serve – Sprinkle with powdered sugar or cocoa powder before serving.