Flourless Chocolate Cake
Servings 1 9 inch cake
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dark chocolate
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into cubes
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 large egg yolks at room temperature
- 6 large egg whites at room temperature
- 1 pinch cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 F.
- Grease the inside of a 9-inch springform pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Fill a medium pot half full of water. Bring it to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, chop the chocolate into matchstick-sized pieces.
- Place the chocolate in a large stainless-steel bowl. Add the butter.
- Place the bowl over the simmering water. Stir occasionally, until the contents are melted.
- In a medium bowl, sift the cocoa powder. Stir in the sugar.
- Add to the chocolate mixture, whisking well until dissolved. Remove from heat to cool.
- Once cool, whisk in the egg yolks until combined.
- In a medium bowl, whip the eggs to stiff peaks.
- Fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture using one-third at a time.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes until set.