This Paleo Flourless Chocolate Cake is easy, made with only 7 ingredients in 30 minutes, and is so delicious! Gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free.
Flourless chocolate cake is a pretty common dessert that most people have either had or heard of. I’ve never actually made the traditional version, but looking up recipes, most called for a ton of sugar and butter. Making it over wasn’t too hard- switching out the butter for coconut oil and replacing the sugar with honey. All the variations of flourless chocolate cake are naturally gluten free, but this one is also dairy free and refined sugar free.
This cake is made in one bowl, only takes a few minutes, and I’m certain you will love it! This cake is very fudgy and rich so a small piece is all you need. This is not a light, fluffy cake- it is dense, moist, and very chocolatey! I recommend serving it with strawberries or some other fresh fruit- it offsets the richness a little and adds such great freshness.
There is a little espresso powder added- instant coffee works as well. It really enhances that chocolate flavor and it doesn’t taste like coffee. It is optional, but I highly recommend that you try it.
Mixing with a whisk
One tip I have is to mix all the ingredients with a whisk. It helps when melting the chocolate and coconut oil together to make sure it’s completely smooth and it helps when mixing in the cocoa powder to make sure there are no lumps.
You will love how easy, quick, and delicious this cake is! It’s so chocolatey, rich, and just irresistible! Here are some more chocolate desserts to try:
- Chocolate Fudge Pop Tart Bars
- Gluten Free Chocolate Muffins
- Chocolate Pretzel Toffee (gluten free and vegan)
- Vegan Double Chocolate Pie
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Flourless Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- ½ cup coconut oil
- ⅔ cup honey
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso optional
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° and line a round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave until completely melted, about 1 minute and 15 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds. Whisk in the honey, then add the eggs one at a time.
- Add the cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt. Whisk until fully combined and no lumps remain. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes.
- Serve with fruit if desired.
Kari Bohning says
What could I sub for the sugar to make it low carb?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Kari- Swerve will work and then some liquid to make up for the lost moisture of the honey.
Lisa says
I don't see nutrition info. What is carb, fiber, protein, sodium and sugar count per serving? Looks great btw!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Lisa- We don't count calories so nutrition info isn't calculated. There are many places online (like My Fitness Pal) where you can calculate it if you need to. I hope you try it- it's delicious!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
Looks delicious Jessica! And one bowl? Perfect!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Mary Ann! The less dishes the better 🙂