Flourless Chocolate Cake

Flourless Chocolate Cake
One portion of this dish contains around 3g of protein, 15g of fat, and a total of 198 calories. This recipe serves 16. This recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up ground pecans, chocolate ganache, sugar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and fodmap friendly diet.

Instructions

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Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a heavy saucepan, melt butter, 1/4 cup sugar and chocolates over low heat, stirring constantly. Cool until mixture is lukewarm.
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In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored, about 3 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in pecans and chocolate mixture.
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In a small bowl and with clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until stiff peaks form. Stir a small amount of whites into chocolate mixture. Fold in remaining whites.
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Pour into a greased 9-in. springform pan.
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Place on a baking sheet.
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Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
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Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; remove sides of pan and cool completely. Frost with Chocolate Ganache if desired.
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Garnish with strawberries and mint if desired.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h
Servings16
Health Score1
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