Description
Flourless Mint Chocolate Cake combines rich, bittersweet chocolate with a refreshing hint of peppermint for a decadent, gluten-free dessert. Its chewy, melt-in-your-mouth texture makes it a showstopper for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the chopped bittersweet chocolate and butter, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Stir in granulated sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder until well combined and lump-free.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in salt, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Adjust mint flavor to taste.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly moist and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- To make it dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or a dairy-free alternative.
- Use sugar substitutes like stevia or coconut sugar for reduced sugar options.
- Replace eggs with flax eggs or applesauce for a vegan version.
- Enhance the flavor with a touch of espresso powder or orange zest.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: flourless cake, mint chocolate cake, gluten-free dessert, peppermint, chocolate lover, easy flourless cake