This Flourless Chocolate Cake is gluten-free and so densely packed full of rich chocolate that it will make any mother smile! Want to really impress her, top this decadently Chocolate Cake with the perfect easy Ganache! Yum Yum!
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To all the Mothers (and soon to be Mothers) out there, I want to wish you a very Happy Mother’s Day! Your love and influence is so important for the next generation!
…And to my own mom, THANK YOU! You are the most loving, caring, giving person I know and you always sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Your selflessness and positive outlook on life is something that I deeply admire. You have taught me so many invaluable lessons and I still learn more from you each day. Thank you for all you did for me, Barb and Dad. You are a shining example of God’s love on Earth and I love you so much!
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! LET’S EAT CAKE!
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
SO WHAT YOU'RE GONNA NEED IS:
- 1 1/2 cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips (about 9 ounces)
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 2 Eggs
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Ganache
- 6 Raspberries (optional)
- 2 Tablespoons Chopped Walnuts (optional)
YOU'LL ALSO NEED:
Instructions
Make the Cake
- Place Butter in small microwavable Mixing Bowl and heat until melted.
- Add about a teaspoon of the melted butter to the Springform pans and spread around, coating the pan evenly.
- Add Chocolate Chips to the melted Butter. Stir. If not completely melted, place in microwave at 50% power for about 15 seconds. Stir with Silicone Spatula. Repeat until melted and smooth.
- Crack Eggs in large Mixing Bowl. Mix with Hand Mixer until fluffy.
- Add Sugar and Vanilla. Mix with Hand Mixer until Sugar is dissolved.
- Temper the Eggs by placing about 1 Tablespoon of the melted Chocolate into the Egg mixture. Stir. Repeat, slowly adding a little more Chocolate until completely combined.
- Optional: To make it easier to pour and measure, transfer batter to Glass Measuring Cup with spout.
- Pour batter evenly into Springform pans and bake at 325°F for about 30 minutes or until there is no movement in the center of the cake when you shake the pan. Let cool.
- Remove from Springform Pan and place upside-down on a plate.
- 10. Starting in the center of the cake, drizzle with a layer of Ganache until it drips over the edge.
Nutrition
Ganache
Ingredients
SO WHAT YOU'RE GONNA NEED IS:
- 4 ounces Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 teaspoon Butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Instant Espresso
YOU'LL ALSO NEED:
Instructions
- Place Chocolate Chips in a large Glass Measuring Cup. Add Butter and Instant Coffee.
- Place Heavy Cream in smaller microwavable Glass Measuring Cup and microwave until hot, checking ever ten seconds. (Note: DO NOT boil)
- Add heated Heavy Cream to Chocolate Chips. Stir with Silicone Spatula until thin and smooth. Let cool slightly.
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