Elizabeth David’s Perfect Chocolate Cake- Flourless

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 3

Elizabeth David's Perfect Chocolate Cake: A Decadent, Flourless Delight

Elizabeth David’s Perfect Chocolate Cake- Flourless

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

500

Sugar

29g

Fat

38g

Elizabeth David's Perfect Chocolate Cake is a flourless dessert that's perfect for anyone following a gluten-free diet. It's made with bitter dark chocolate, caster sugar, butter, ground almonds, and eggs, resulting in a decadent, fudgy cake that's sure to impress. This recipe is a classic from renowned food writer Elizabeth David, and it's been beloved by home cooks and professional chefs alike for decades.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F / 180°C. Grease an 8-inch springform cake tin and line with baking paper.
2.	Melt the chocolate with the butter in a large bowl over a saucepan of simmering water.
3.	Add the caster sugar and ground almonds to the chocolate mixture, stirring well, then beat in the egg yolks.
4.	In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then carefully fold them into the chocolate mixture.
5.	Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until set in the middle.
6.	Let the cake cool before removing it from the tin, then dust with icing sugar to serve.

PROS

This cake is incredibly rich and indulgent, with a deep chocolate flavor and a moist, dense texture.

It’s perfect for chocoholics looking for a gluten-free dessert that won’t disappoint.

CONS

Because it’s flourless, this cake is quite heavy and dense, which may not be to everyone’s taste.

It’s also high in calories and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake isn’t exactly healthy, it does contain ground almonds, which are a good source of protein and healthy fats.
Dark chocolate is also rich in antioxidants and has been linked to improving heart health and reducing inflammation.

	250 g bitter dark chocolate
	150 g caster sugar
	150 g butter
	100 g ground almonds
	5 eggs , free range , separated
	icing sugar