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Chocolate cake without flour

Chocolate cake without flour

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A dark chocolate cake without flour, baked in a water bath and then kept refrigerated for several hours. Its cracked surface gives it a crater-like appear…

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Recipe from WhatamIdoing, Kittycataclysm, Codename Noreste, adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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This flourless chocolate cake, baked in a water bath, has a dense and rich texture. It is suitable for people who avoid gluten.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time1 hr 25 min
  • Resting3 hr
  • Total4 hr 45 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodCooking in a water bath
  • Estimated cost$11.37 $0.95 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 14, 2026.
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

12 people
  • $1.85
  • $7.36
  • $0.16
  • $2.00

Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 175 °C.
  2. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper. You may also grease the sides. ≈ 3 min
  3. Melt the butter and chocolate together until you have a smooth mixture. The easiest method is using the microwave: heat in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until everything is almost melted. Let it sit for a few minutes to allow the heat to finish melting, then stir one last time.
  4. Place the sugar and eggs in a large mixing bowl and whisk briefly. ≈ 4 min
  5. Pour the chocolate-butter mixture over the sweetened eggs, whisking until a smooth and even batter forms, without incorporating any air. ≈ 4 min
  6. Pour, pour into the mold, then cover the mold with aluminum foil. ≈ 3 min
  7. Place the mold in a larger baking dish. Carefully pour very hot, even boiling, water into the dish until it reaches a depth of about 2.5 cm. ≈ 3 min
  8. Place the entire mixture in the oven and bake for approximately 75 to 90 minutes, or until the cake is set and the surface is almost dry.
  9. To check if the cake is cooked, remove the cake and its water bath, then remove the aluminum foil. The surface may have small imperfections, which is normal. ≈ 3 min
  10. Remove the mold from the water bath and allow the cake to cool completely. Cover it with plastic wrap, then place it in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight.
  11. To serve, let the cake sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Use a knife to loosen the edges of the cake, then flip it onto a serving plate and remove the parchment paper.

The bill

Chocolate cake without flour

  • 200 g unsalted butter$1.85
  • 280 g of dark baking chocolate (60-70% cocoa), chopped$7.36
  • 200 g of white sugar$0.16
  • 5 eggs$2.00

Total$11.37

that's $0.95 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 200 g unsalted butter
  • 280 g of dark baking chocolate (60-70% cocoa), chopped
  • 200 g of white sugar
  • 5 eggs

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