My husband and I took a cookie class back in December. One of our favorite desserts we made was the flourless cake. What is so amazing about this cake is that it only has 3 ingredients. My mother-in-law has omitted gluten from her diet and today is her birthday. We were able to spend the morning together to honor her special day! We thought this would be the perfect cake to  celebate with. There is no reason you cannot have cake on your birthday even if you are avoiding gluten for whatever reason it maybe.

Ingredients:

6 eggs

3 egg yolks

2 bag of dark extra chocolate chips guittard (63%)

2 ounce 100% unsweetened guiattard baking chocolate

2 sticks (1 cup) of unsalted butter

Pre directions place parchment paper in bottom of an 8″ springform pan cut in a circle to fit pan. Spray pan with cooking spray. Cover the the outside of the pan with foil and make sure it is well covered so no water leaks into the cake while it is in the water bath. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Directions:

1. Place butter and chocolate in double boiler. And melt chocolate until no chunks remain.Make sure to stir often.

2. While chocolate is melting, in a stand mixer place the eggs in the attached bowl and whisk on high speed for about 5 minutes or until the double in size. 

3. By this time the chocolate should be melted, place the melted chocolate in a medium to large size bowl. Start to fold in eggs a 3rd at a time. Be delicate with folding in the eggs. Once the eggs are incorporated pour the batter into a pre-greased 8 ” springform pan. 

 

4.  Spread batter evenly prior to placing the cake in oven.  Place the springform pan in a half sheet pan with 1 inch sides. Pour hot water in the half sheet pan to prepare water bath.

5. Bake for 25 to 27 minutes until a thin crust  layer forms on top of cake. 

6. Allow to cool complety on wire rack.  Once cooled cover and Keep refrigerated.  

Enjoy!