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Mini Flourless Chocolate Cake
This is no ordinary cake. It's a chocolate soufflé-like cake that rises in the oven thanks to the meringue, and then falls to form this dense, fudgy chocolate cake with a thick crackle top as it cools. The contrast in texture from the meringue crackle top and the fudgy center are enough to make you swoon the minute you take one bite.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a 6-inch cake pan with parchment paper, leaving the edges hanging over the sides for easy removal.
- Step 2
In a medium size bowl, add the chocolate and butter and place over a pot of simmering water. Stir frequently until fully melted and smooth.
- Step 3
Once the chocolate, butter mixture is melted, remove the bowl and whisk in the cocoa powder, espresso powder, and vanilla. Set aside to cool.
- Step 4
Meanwhile, in a separate medium size bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy, then gradually add in the sugar. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Step 5
Once the chocolate mixture has cooled, whisk in the egg yolks one at a time until fully combined.
- Step 6
Lastly, gently fold in the meringue in 3 additions, careful not to over-mix, but mix just enough so there are no steaks of meringue left.
- Step 7
Gently pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top.
- Step 8
Bake the cake for about 40 minutes or until it has risen up like a soufflé, formed cracks on the top, and has a very slight wobble.
- Step 9
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan. As it cools it will fall and form more cracks.
- Step 10
Gently remove the cake, then sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy!
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Hi! I'm Sloane, welcome to Sloane’s Table! I am a Dartmouth College alumna, professional baker, recipe developer, and food photographer. Here, you will find tried & true bakery-worthy recipes ranging from simple sweets to technical pastries. Whether you are looking to challenge yourself and improve your baking skills or just want an easy, trust-worthy recipe, you're in the right place.
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