Flourless Chocolate Cake with Fruit Compote
A rich, fudgy flourless chocolate cake paired with a vibrant fruit compote, perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings with a refreshing twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh fruits (like berries) for compote
- 1/4 cup sugar for compote
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice for compote
- Crème fraîche for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in the sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift in the cocoa powder and salt, folding gently until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25 minutes.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the fruit compote, combine fresh fruits, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat until softened.
- Serve slices of cake topped with fruit compote and a dollop of crème fraîche.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator. The cake may improve in flavor over time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg