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A slice of vegan flourless chocolate cake topped with raspberries and chocolate shavings is being lifted from a cake stand with a spatula.
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Easy Vegan Flourless Chocolate Cake

Rich, fudgy flourless chocolate cake with almond meal for a nutty kick and black cocoa powder for an almost dangerous level of chocolate intensity. Topped with a ganache smoother than your dance moves (okay, maybe not all your moves), one bite will prove why flour wasn’t even invited to this party.
Prep Time16 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Cooling Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 26 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Jewish
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 621kcal
Author: Adam Sobel
Cost: $12

Ingredients

Ganache:

Optional Garnishes:

  • Fresh Raspberries
  • Chocolate curls or chopped dark chocolate

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of an 8 inch cake pan (ideally a springform pan if you have one) with parchment paper and lightly grease the bottom and sides with any neutral tasting cooking oil.
  • In a double boiler, over medium heat, melt the chocolate chips and vegan butter, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, vanilla extract, cocoa powders, potato starch, almond meal, and salt. Add the melted chocolate mixture and stir until well combined. Gradually add the plant-based milk, stirring until the batter is smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before removing it.
  • While the cake bakes, make the ganache. Heat the coconut or soy milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips, stirring until smooth. Allow the ganache to cool to room temperature.
  • Once the cake and ganache are cool, spread the ganache over the cake, letting it drip down the sides. Optionally garnish with fresh raspberries and chocolate curls before serving.

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Notes

🍫 Only the Finest Beans
Use high-quality semi-sweet chocolate (50-70% cocoa) for the best flavor. Anything darker can make the cake too bitter or dry.
🥄 The Whisker of Oz
Gently mix the melted chocolate into the dry ingredients, until everything is combined. Overmixing = dense cake, so keep it light and easy.
❄️ Ganache Me If You Can
Let the cake cool completely before adding ganache. If it’s even slightly warm, the ganache will melt and slide right off.

Nutrition

Calories: 621kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 2g | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 551mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 5mg