Flourless Chocolate Cake

[nverland]

Flourless Chocolate Cake
Servings: 8 Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

6 oz. (170g) bittersweet chocolate (60%), chopped
10 Tbsp (142g) unsalted butter, diced into pieces
2/3 cup (130g) granulated sugar
1/3 cup (65g) packed light-brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
4 large eggs
1/2 cup (46g) unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch springform pan, line bottom with a round of parchment paper and butter paper.
In a large microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate with butter on 50% power in 30 second increments, stirring well between increments until melted and smooth.
Whisk in granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla and salt until well combined. Add eggs and whisk until well blended.
Sift in cocoa powder and whisk until combined. Pour batter into prepared baking dish and spread even. Bake in preheated 25 - 30 minutes.
Allow to cool, then cut into slices. If desired top with chocolate ganache, ice cream or whipped cream or powdered sugar. Store cooled cake in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days.