Flourless Chocolate Cake (Paleo)

This seven-ingredient flourless chocolate cake is beyond decadent, and is made with all natural ingredients. A marvelous gluten-free, paleo-friendly treat for Valentine’s Day.

You guys are going to flip your lid when you try this cake. It’s rich, it’s sweet, it’s creamy, it’s decadent, feels thick and melty on your tongue…you savor every single bite and are left feeling more than satisfied…and sinfully addicted.

This is what I imagine it’s like when universes collide.

Honestly, I’m somewhat ill-qualified to be discussing Valentine’s Day foods and carryings on, considering I don’t really partake, but I’m completely confident this cake will be a show-stopper for any romantic, casual, any day/everyday encounter.

I mean, it only requires 7 ingredients and tastes like a chocolate factory exploded in your mouth…we’ll do that 25/8, no probz.

What you need to know about this cake is..

Recipe Highlights:

• Gluten-free, grain-free, flourless, and paleo-friendly
• Uses coconut oil instead of butter, making it dairy-free
• Naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup (you can use honey, too!)
• Naturally addicting

While I normally prepare all my treats in a blender, this cake requires a little extra preparation. I promise, it’s worth the effort! We need to do a little melting action, some whisking magic, some stirring, and some waiting. So long as we leave ourselves ample time to complete the process, the procedure isn’t such a big deal.

There are plenty of ways you can make this cake your own. For instance..

Recipe Adaptations:

• Add some orange extract + orange zest to make it a chocolate-orange experience.
• The same goes for peppermint or almond extract, or really any flavor you’re going for.
• Add fresh raspberries to the cake batter and bake them in for a berry-studded treat.
• Toss in 1 tablespoon of Instant Coffee granules for an even richer cake.
• Use any sweetener you prefer in place of pure maple syrup, such as honey (avoid for low FODMAP), coconut palm syrup, or agave nectar.

Top the cake with a powder sugar glaze or whip up a coconut milk-based frosting/glaze, fresh seasonal fruit, and some roasted nuts.

I went the coconut milk glaze + blueberries + dark chocolate shavings + maple-candied pecans route.

Prepare for your universe to split.

More Romantic Desserts:

• Healthy 4-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse (Paleo)
• Double Chocolate Chickpea or Black Bean Brownies
• Dark Chocolate Beet Pots de Creme
• Rum Cardamom Fig Truffles
• Paleo Strawberry Crumble

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Flourless Chocolate Cake

Flourless Chocolate Cake made grain-free, refined sugar-free and dairy-free for the ultimate rich decadent experience!

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Total Time50 minutes mins

Course: Desserts & Treats

Cuisine: American

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 406kcal

Author: Julia

Ingredients

• 8 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate , chopped into chunks
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup pure maple syrup
• 6 large eggs

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, and line an 8-inch spring form pan with parchment paper.
• Melt the chocolate, cocoa powder, and coconut oil in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly just until melted.
• Remove from heat and add the sea salt, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and pure maple syrup. Stir well to combine, transfer chocolate mixture to a mixing bowl, and allow it to cool 8 to 10 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs until well beaten. Pour the eggs into the bowl with the chocolate mixture and stir well until a thick batter forms.
• Transfer the cake batter into the prepared spring form pan and place on the center rack of the preheated oven. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until cake has set up in the center.
• Allow cake to cool for 1 hour before slicing and serving. You can serve the cake with a simple glaze, seasonal fruit, and/or roasted or candied nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 12 | Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 32g | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 16g