Flourless Chocolate Cake with Coconut Oil

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7 simple ingredients and 30 minutes and you have one rich, decadent cake. Gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free. So easy and delicious!

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Coconut Oil

 

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 Golden Barrel Coconut Oil and replacing the sugar with honey turns it into a much healthier cake. It is still a treat, but one with ingredients that are better. All the variations of flourless chocolate cake are naturally gluten free, but this one is also dairy free and refined sugar free.

Flourless Chocolate Cake

 

This cake is made in one bowl, only takes a few minutes, and I’m certain you will love it! It 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.

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Strawberries

 

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.

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Golden Barrel Coconut Oil

 

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.

Piece of Flourless Chocolate Cake

You will love how easy, quick, and delicious this cake is! It’s so chocolatey, rich, and just irresistible! No one will be able to tell that it’s gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free.

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Coconut Oil
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Coconut Oil
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Servings
8-10 people
Servings
8-10 people
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Coconut Oil
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Coconut Oil
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Servings
8-10 people
Servings
8-10 people
Ingredients
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Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350° and line a round cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine chocolate and Golden Barrel Coconut Oil. Microwave until completely melted, about 1 minute and 15 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds.
  3. Whisk in the honey, then add the eggs one at a time.
  4. Add the cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt. Whisk until fully combined and no lumps remain.
  5. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes.
  6. Serve with fruit if desired.
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27 thoughts on "Flourless Chocolate Cake with Coconut Oil"

  1. Chardel says:

    So, what is sprinkled on top?

    1. Hi Chardel- that’s Swerve, a sugar free powdered sugar. I only used it for pictures, but you could sprinkle a little on if you wanted. It doesn’t really add anything- just looks pretty 🙂

    2. Susanne says:

      Powdered sugar

  2. Chris P says:

    Do you think this could work without the chocolate, just using more cocoa powder?

    1. Hi Chris- I don’t think just replacing the chocolate with cocoa will work because that will change the wet to dry ratio. You could try it and add more liquid, but I can’t say for sure it will turn out the same. I hope that answers your question- let me know if you try it.

  3. This sounds really delicious and something new to try. Thank you for sharing this.

    Simon

  4. Jamie says:

    What size round cake pan?

    1. Hi Jamie- a 9 inch round pan. Hope you enjoy!

  5. Vicki says:

    Could I replace the honey with stevia?

    1. Hi Vicki- that may work, but you’ll need to increase the et ingredients a little to make up for the loss from the honey. Maybe a little more coconut oil? Let me know if you try it.

  6. Darlene Begovich says:

    I can’t eat sugar of any kind so I substituted sugar-free maple syrup and it was amazing. This one is a keeper! ❤️

    1. Awesome! I’m so glad you like it, Darlene!

  7. Marina says:

    Hi, Jessica. Does not take baking powder? Thanks.

    1. Hi Marina- no baking powder. That would cause it to rise and it is meant to be dense and fudgy. I hope you enjoy!

  8. Brenda says:

    Hi there, would it work if I used butter instead of coconut oil? Thanks

    1. Hi Brenda- yes, that should work just fine. Enjoy!

  9. Sarah says:

    Weird question about whether this would freeze ok, or keep a couple of days in the fridge? My boyfriends birthday is coming up, but we will be away for a couple of days before and coming back that night – I’d like that have a cake for him if possible.

    1. Hi Sarah- it will stay good in the fridge. Hope you love it!

  10. Jan says:

    Hi Jessica! I just made the flourless cake ! EVERYONE devoured it!! Of the 4 of us – I am the most Paleo so I have made many desserts that NO ONE liked. Your cake tastes and looks so good! Topped with powdered sugar and fresh strawberries. There were no leftovers and my family wants me to make this again. Thank you so much!!

    1. You’re welcome, Jan! Thanks for trying my recipe! I’m so glad everyone enjoyed it 🙂 Thanks for the great feedback!

  11. Ruth says:

    Hi Jessica
    As cups vary in size please could you tell me how many spoons of coconut oil honey and coc. powder I would need? Thank you Ruth

    1. Hi Ruth- cups don’t usually vary in size. 1/2 cup is 8 tablespoons and 3/4 cup is 12 tablespoons. Hope that helps!

  12. Niki says:

    Hiya, what if I don’t have any cocoa powder. Could I replace it with more chocolate?
    Thanks

    1. Hi Niki- unfortunately that won’t work because that cocoa is needed to balance out the wet ingredients. I suggest buying more and trying it as written. Hope you love it!

  13. It is in the oven for 25 minutes already and it is jiggly. Is that how it comes out? Thanks.

    1. Hi Jenny- this is too late, but it shouldn’t be jiggly in the middle. Maybe add 5 more minutes. I mean, I’m sure it will taste delicious, just be a little messy. Hope it came out okay.

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