Decadent Flourless Chocolate Cake

This flourless chocolate cake provides the ultimate chocolate experience. It's dense, fudgy, and incredibly decadent"a true chocolate lover's delight.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Powdered sugar for dusting optional
• Fresh berries for garnish optional

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375F 190C

Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butter in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and well combined

Stir in the granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition

Sift the cocoa powder over the mixture and fold it in until no streaks remain

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes

Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate and remove the parchment paper

Allow it to cool completely

In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form

Spread the whipped cream over the cooled cake

Dust the cake with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries if desired

Slice and serve this decadent flourless chocolate cake to enjoy its rich flavors