Description
A rich and delicious gluten-free dessert that combines the deep flavors of chocolate with the bright taste of orange.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a double boiler or microwave, melt the butter and chopped chocolate together until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until pale and fluffy. Stir in the orange extract and orange zest.
- Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites with the salt until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in two batches until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before inverting it onto a serving plate.
- To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it simmers. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for a few minutes. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the ganache over the cooled cake and spread it evenly. Garnish with an orange slice and orange zest if desired.
Notes
Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled. Pairs well with coffee or vanilla ice cream. Can be garnished with fresh berries or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gourmet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: gluten-free cake, chocolate dessert, orange cake