Elizabeth David's Perfect Chocolate Cake Flourless Recipe

Indulge in the decadent richness of Elizabeth David's classic flourless chocolate cake! This recipe requires no adjustments – just the finest dark chocolate and freshest eggs. My 5-year-old nephew's favorite (and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!), this intensely chocolatey cake is unbelievably easy to make. Prepare to be amazed!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 674.6 kcal
Protein 30g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
Elizabeth David's Perfect Chocolate Cake Flourless

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Elizabeth David's Perfect Chocolate Cake Flourless

  • Dark Chocolate
  • Caster Sugar
  • 150g unsalted butter
  • Ground Almonds
  • Eggs
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

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How to Make Elizabeth David's Perfect Chocolate Cake Flourless

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 20cm round or square cake tin.
  2. Melt 200g dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), 150g unsalted butter, and 150g granulated sugar in a double boiler or heat-safe bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring frequently until smooth and melted.
  3. Remove from heat and stir until completely combined. Let cool slightly.
  4. Stir in 50g finely chopped almonds.
  5. Beat in 4 large egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat 4 large egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  7. Gently fold about 1/4 of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then, gently fold in the remaining egg whites in two additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared cake tin.
  9. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached (it shouldn't be completely clean).
  10. Let the cake cool completely in the tin before transferring it to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

106g

Fat

151g

Carbs

14g

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