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Flourless Chocolate-Orange Cake

Flourless Chocolate-Orange Cake: Decadent and Easy Delight

Experience the indulgence of Flourless Chocolate-Orange Cake, a gluten-free delight combining rich chocolate with zesty orange flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate Use high-quality chocolate
  • 1/2 cup Butter Or swap with coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Sugar Reduce for a less sweet option
  • 4 large Eggs Vital for structure and moisture
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Opt for unsweetened for best results
  • Zest of 1 Orange Fresh zest is always best
  • 1/4 cup Orange Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness
For Serving
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Heavy cream yields the best texture
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate Shavings For garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Medium heatproof bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Round cake pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
  2. Melt dark chocolate and butter in a medium heatproof bowl over a small saucepan of simmering water.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar and eggs, whisking until thick and frothy.
  4. Fold the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the whipped eggs and sugar.
  5. Sift in cocoa powder and salt, gently folding until just incorporated.
  6. Stir in orange zest and orange juice, mixing until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, feel free to customize the cake with ingredients like espresso or nuts.

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