Flourless Chocolate Cake for Two

Flourless Chocolate Cake for Two

Hot fudge and fresh fruit complement this decadent flourless chocolate cake that’s perfect for date nights at home no matter the occasion.

Flourless Chocolate Cake for Two
 
MAKES 2 SERVINGS
Ingredients
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate morsels
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup hot fudge topping
  • Garnish: whipped cream, chocolate curls, fresh strawberries
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325°. Fill an 8x8-inch pan with 1 inch hot water, and place in oven. Spray a 6-inch round cake pan with baking spray, and line bottom with parchment paper; set aside.
  2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter on High (100 percent power) for 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth (approximately 11/2 minutes total). Let chocolate mixture cool slightly.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks and vanilla extract until well combined. Whisk in chocolate mixture until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine sugar, cocoa, and salt. Stir sugar mixture into chocolate mixture until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with a mixer at medium speed until soft peaks form. Fold egg whites into chocolate mixture in thirds. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Place in oven in center of 8x8-inch pan. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  6. Remove cake from water bath; let cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan, and let cool completely.
  7. To serve, warm hot fudge topping according to package directions; spoon over top of cake. Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate curls, and fresh strawberries, if desired.

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