Valentine’s Week is officially here! Chances are you fall into one of the following camps- into V-Day or not into V-Day. I’m not really into the holiday in general, but I’m extremely into chocolate and any holiday that celebrates with hearts and sugar may be my favorite. I couldn’t let a year go by without something over-the-top rich and decadent for this occasion so I hope you’re as excited as I am!
For some reason I’ve always been a bit scared of Flourless Chocolate Cake. Maybe it’s because last year I attempted making one and it stuck to the edges, collapsed in the middle and though was tasty, was a general flop. It’s one of my all-time favorite “order at a restaurant” desserts though , so I braced myself this time around, knowing I really wanted to master it, but was prepared it may take a few tries.
I’m happy to say that this recipe seems pretty foolproof, and it’s really and truly incredible. Because I like all things mini, I made these into smaller “cakelets,” but one normal sized 9-10 inch pan would work too. I also think a bunch of small ramekins would be awesome for serving these at a dinner party. I wanted to make enough that I could gift a few of them to family/neighbors and keep one at home for us. Being a rich cake, I thought the 3 inch size was perfect for two people. A dollop of whipped cream or ice cream and you have yourself one beautiful V-day treat!
Also: The original recipe suggested baking the cake in a water bath. (Wrapping the pan in heavy duty foil first) I didn't do this, but added a steam pan to the oven instead. My cakes came out perfectly and crack free. I made minis though, and if you make a full sized cake the water bath may be a good idea.
Recipe adapted from: All Recipes
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
You are too cute!! These look perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Sue says
Yum! What kind of pans are you using?
Audra says
I used mini 3-inch springform pans. You could just use a regular sized springform too :)
francesca says
We’re not really into celebrating Vday either, but we are always into chocolate. Loads.
Meriem @ Culinary Couture says
How cuuute are these?! I need to get mini springform pans!
Julie says
Please advise about cooling the cakes i the oven. I’m a bit confused about that. Wouldn’t they continue to bake even though the oven’s been turned off?
This looks so wonderfully decadent!
Audra says
That allows them to cool really slowly and prevents cracking :) You stop the baking when they are still liquid in the middle so after at hour they are ready for the fridge!
Joanne says
Oooo those look so gloriously fudgy. I love it.
Medeja says
These cakes look so cute.. and so delicious!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
soooo romantic! These cakes are oh so pretty and look insanely delicious and chocolatey and perrrrfect
Bianca says
hey there,
these cakes look divine!!! Quick question, i’m not too sure about the coffee aspect, do you have any suggestions for a replacement, or maybe just leave it out?
thanks Bianca
Barb says
The recipe needs the liquid. I’ve made it with extremely weak coffee and extremely strong and my family members who don’t care for coffee actually preferred it with the stronger coffee.
Audra says
If you don’t want to use the coffee (but I agree even weak coffee works and it’s not a strong flavor,) I’d sub water instead. You need the liquid!
Afzal says
Hi
Do you think i could make this in cupcake sizes?
Nancy L says
I would also like to make this using regular size cupcake pans. I assume they will work, and that I can get 6 of them out of the recipe.
Audra says
HI Nancy. I’ve never made them in cupcake pans so I’m not sure. I do think they wouldn’t come out of the pan as nicely as the springform, but if you try-I’d grease the pan as well as you can!
Kim says
HI!
I am wondering if you could use mini cheesecake cupcake pans for this recipe?!
Audra says
yes I think so! As long as you grease them well it should be fine!
Lynnette says
So I made these. Followed exactly. But my mixture came out so fluffy and like a mousse. It was amazing. But wondering what I may have done wrong and what I can do to correct it?