Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe

Cake

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Line the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
3. Place the chocolate chips and butter in a large microwavable bowl.
4. Heat for 30 seconds then stir.
5. Continue to heat in 30 second intervals, stirring each time, until the mixture is melted and smooth.
6. Whisk in the sugar and salt until well blended.
7. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, blending well after each addition.
8. Stir in the cocoa powder until incorporated.
9. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 23-25 minutes or until set.
10. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
11. Run a knife around the edge of the pan and invert the cake onto a platter to cool.

Glaze

1. Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl and set aside.
2. In a small saucepan heat the cream over medium heat until small bubbles start to form around the edges of the pan. Stir and heat an additional 20 seconds.
3. Pour hot cream over the chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
4. Pour over cooled cake, allowing the glaze to drip down the sides.
5. Allow the glaze to set before slicing.