This flourless gluten-free chocolate cake recipe is a dessert you will enjoy year after year if you love a healthy, fudgy elegant cake. Luscious moist chocolate texture naturally gluten-free and made with only 5 ingredients. It's a functional dessert designed to nourish and satisfy from the inside out.
This was inspired by my chocolate pudding recipe, and pairs well with my homemade oat milk recipe.
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- 💖 Why You'll Love This Flourless Chocolate Cake?
- 🥣 Flourless Chocolate Cake Ingredients
- 🍫 Can a Celiac Person Eat Chocolate?
- ❓ Does Chocolate Make You Constipated?
- ❓ What is a Flourless Chocolate Cake?
- 👩🍳 How to Make a Flourless Chocolate Cake
- ⭐️ Top Tip
- 🧡 Learn How to Make Flourless Chocolate Cake
- 📖 Recipe
- ⭐️ Pro Nutrition Tip
- 💙 Substitutions
- 🥚 Healthy Food Swaps Guide
- 🍴 Flourless Chocolate Cake Variations
- ❄️ Storage
- 🥘 Meal Prep Tips
- 😀 Enjoy This Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe
- ❤️ You Might Also Love These
- 💖 Popular Valentine's Day Recipes
- 💬 Comments
💖 Why You'll Love This Flourless Chocolate Cake?
- No Refined Sugars - You won't find any of your typical white sugar in this healthy chocolate cake recipe. I swapped it for coconut sugar.
- Only 5 Ingredients - How easy is this? With only 5 simple ingredients, you can whip together a flourless chocolate cake that tastes great too.
- Functional Dessert - It's a functional dessert designed to nourish and satisfy.
- Gluten-Free - A gluten-free chocolate cake that is delicious? Is that possible? Yes, with my naturally gluten-free ingredients, you can make this simple dessert today.
🥣 Flourless Chocolate Cake Ingredients
To make the best tasting chocolate cake recipe, you will simply need to gather a few key ingredients that create an easy flourless chocolate cake recipe.
- Raw Cacao Powder - Great source of antioxidants with a delicious chocolate flavor.
- Chocolate Chips - I love the brand Enjoylife for my mini dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Espresso Powder - This ingredient is important to get that deep rich chocolate flavor. However, it doesn't taste like coffee, but a decadent rich chocolate taste.
- Coconut Sugar - I prefer coconut sugar in this recipe. However, you can also swap it for a tablespoon of maple syrup. See substitution notes.
- Eggs - I typically use real eggs in my cake recipes. However, if you have an allergy or are vegan, try using a flax egg. If you want to learn how to make a flax egg and other food swaps for food allergies, check out my free Food Swap Guide.
See the recipe card for quantities.
🍫 Can a Celiac Person Eat Chocolate?
Celiacs cannot eat gluten. Chocolate typically doesn't contain wheat, so it may not be safe for people with celiac disease. Check the ingredients and choose chocolate that doesn't contain wheat or other gluten-containing grains.
Raw Cacao Health Benefits
Raw cacao is beneficial in so many ways. For instance, not only does it contain phenylethylamine, which helps boost happy hormones, but it's also loaded with magnesium.
A large percentage of the population is deficient in magnesium. However, it's important for healthy digestion and a relaxed nervous system, so add more raw cacao recipes into your diet. If you want to try out my delicious raw cacao healthy milkshake recipe.
❓ Does Chocolate Make You Constipated?
Constipation from chocolate can occur when you are eating foods that contain other ingredients, like milk, sugar, and even butters and oils, which can lead to diarrhea or constipation.
Chocolate does contain caffeine, which is a stimulant, so this can lead to dehydration or digestive distress, like diarrhea or constipation.
However, raw cacao has been used to treat constipation. Raw cacao is high in fiber, thus you will notice more frequent bowel movements, decreasing your bouts of constipation.
So, if you suffer frequent constipation, try adding in a handful of raw cacao nibs to your smoothie bowl or swapping your cocoa powder in baked goods for raw cacao powder.
❓ What is a Flourless Chocolate Cake?
If you have never had the pleasure of eating a flourless chocolate cake, then you are definitely in for a treat. Think of this recipe as a cross between a fudgy brownie, cake, and pudding. Smooth tasting, but with a depth of chocolate flavor.
👩🍳 How to Make a Flourless Chocolate Cake
🎛️ Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray the inside of a 9-inch spring form pan with coconut oil spray. Or if you prefer, line the pan with parchment paper.
🍫 Begin by melting the chocolate with the coconut oil. You can do this in a double boiler on the stovetop or in the microwave. I like to melt the chocolate chips in a small glass bowl in the microwave. Start by melting for 20 seconds. Then stir. Keep doing this until the mixture is completely melted. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
🥚 After the chocolate mixture has cooled to room temperature, mix the eggs and the chocolate together. I like to do this in a stand alone mixer. Beat the mixture on medium high until fluffy.
☕️ Next, slowly add in the coconut sugar, while continuing to beat the cake batter mixture. Add in the espresso powder and beat slightly.
🥮 Pour the cake batter into the prepared spring form pan. Bake for 45 minutes.
Allow the cake to cool before removing from the spring form pan.
🍓 Now you can serve it exactly as is or decorate. I like to dust the top with cacao powder or cocoa powder. You can also dust with powdered sugar. Top with berries like strawberries, raspberries, or orange slices.
⭐️ Top Tip
Make sure the melted chocolate mixture has cooled to room temperature before mixing in the eggs, or you will end up with chocolate scrambled eggs.
🧡 Learn How to Make Flourless Chocolate Cake
Learn how easy it is to make a moist flourless chocolate cake with only 5 simple ingredients.
📖 Recipe
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces mini chocolate chips, semi-sweet
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil
- 6 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup sugar, coconut
- ½ teaspoon espresso coffee powder, instant
Optional Toppings:
- raw cacao powder (light dusting)
- fruit, fresh (raspberries, strawberries, orange slices)
- sugar, powdered
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray the inside of a 9-inch spring form pan with coconut oil spray. Or if you prefer, line the pan with parchment paper.
- Begin by melting the chocolate with the coconut oil. You can do this in a double boiler on the stovetop or in the microwave. I like to melt the chocolate chips in a small glass bowl in the microwave. Start by melting for 20 seconds. Then stir. Keep doing this until the mixture is completely melted. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
- After the chocolate mixture has cooled to room temperature, mix the eggs and the chocolate together. I like to do this in a stand alone mixer. Beat the mixture on medium high until fluffy.
- Next, slowly add in the coconut sugar, while continuing to beat the cake batter mixture. Add in the espresso powder and beat slightly.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared spring form pan. Bake for 45 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool before removing from the spring form pan.
- Now you can serve it exactly as is or decorate. I like to dust the top with cacao powder or cocoa powder. You can also dust with powdered sugar. Top with berries like strawberries, raspberries, or orange slices.
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⭐️ Pro Nutrition Tip
Incorporate prebiotic-rich ingredients to nourish beneficial gut bacteria. Consider adding a tablespoon of chicory root powder or inulin to the batter. These prebiotics promote a healthy gut microbiome and blend seamlessly into the cake without altering its taste or texture.
Additionally, topping the cake with a dollop of unsweetened Greek yogurt can introduce probiotics, further supporting gut health.
💙 Substitutions
Making a flourless chocolate cake your own unique way is important to your own dietary preferences or restrictions. Here are a few easy substitutions for your healthy chocolate cake recipe.
- Vegan - Swap the eggs with flax eggs. See recipe card for details.
- Raw Cacao Powder - Swap with your favorite unsweetened cocoa powder, like in my healthy chocolate pudding recipe.
- Coconut Sugar - Swap with maple syrup. However, the batter will take longer to bake due to excess moisture. So allow a few extra minutes of cook time in the oven.
🥚 Healthy Food Swaps Guide
Check out my free Healthy Food Swaps Guide for how to swap out different foods if you suffer from food allergies, sensitivities, intolerances, or simply an aversion.
🍴 Flourless Chocolate Cake Variations
Here are a few variations to customize your gluten free flourless chocolate cake recipe.
- Higher Protein - Swap the the raw cacao powder with your favorite chocolate protein powder.
- Toppings - Serve with fresh raspberries or strawberries.
❄️ Storage
Store any leftover chocolate cake in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 week.
You can freeze your chocolate cake for up to 3 months. I suggest removing from the freezer about 5 minutes before eating. This allows the cake to soften and thaw out. This cake is great as a gluten-free dessert recipe for those unexpected guests.
🥘 Meal Prep Tips
- Batch Baking - Prepare multiple cakes at once and freeze them for future enjoyment. Wrap each cooled cake tightly in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil, and store in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
- Pre-Portioning - Slice the cake into individual servings after it has cooled. Wrap each piece in parchment paper and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. This allows for easy access to single servings without needing to thaw the entire cake.
- Garnish Preparation - Prepare any desired toppings, such as fresh berries or chopped nuts, in advance. Store them separately in airtight containers. Having these ready makes it simple to add a finishing touch to each slice before serving.
- Serving Suggestions - For a gut-friendly accompaniment, consider serving the cake with a side of fermented berry compote. To make this, lightly ferment mixed berries with a small amount of honey and lemon juice for 24 hours. The natural fermentation process enhances the probiotic content, complementing the cake's rich flavors while supporting digestive health.
By implementing these tips, you can enjoy a decadent flourless chocolate cake that aligns with your gut health goals and simplifies your meal preparation process.
😀 Enjoy This Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe
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