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Jamie Oliver Flourless Chocolate Cake

Jamie Oliver Flourless Chocolate Cake
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This flourless chocolate cake is made with melted chocolate, butter, eggs, sugar, and ground almonds (or cocoa powder). Instead of rising like a sponge, it sets into a dense, fudgy texture — similar to a brownie but smoother and silkier. Jamie Oliver’s version celebrates simplicity, using quality chocolate and minimal ingredients for maximum flavour.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 200g dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)

  • 150g unsalted butter (plus extra for greasing)

  • 150g caster sugar

  • 100g ground almonds (or finely ground hazelnuts)

  • 5 large eggs (separated)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

  • Cocoa powder or icing sugar, for dusting

(Optional toppings)

 

  • Fresh berries (raspberries or strawberries)

  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven and prepare the tin

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20cm round cake tin and line the base with baking parchment.

Step 2: Melt the chocolate and butter

In a saucepan over low heat, gently melt the dark chocolate and butter together. Stir until smooth, then set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3: Separate and whisk the eggs

Separate the egg yolks and whites into two bowls. In the bowl with yolks, whisk in the sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until pale and creamy.

Step 4: Combine chocolate mixture

Pour the melted chocolate and butter into the yolk mixture. Stir until fully incorporated, then fold in the ground almonds.

Step 5: Whisk the egg whites

Using an electric whisk, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold them into the chocolate mixture, one-third at a time, to keep the batter light and airy.

Step 6: Bake the cake

Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the surface. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the centre is just set and a crust forms on top.

Step 7: Cool and serve  

Allow the cake to cool completely in the tin before removing. Dust with cocoa powder or icing sugar and serve with whipped cream or berries.

Find it online: https://britishrecipeshub.co.uk/flourless-chocolate-cake/