Chocolate Orange Flourless Cake
Rich, decadent, and infused with the vibrant essence of orange, this flourless chocolate cake is pure indulgence. With its velvety smooth texture and deep, bittersweet chocolate flavor, each bite melts on your tongue, balanced by the bright, citrusy notes of orange extract and Grand Marnier. The simplicity of this cake allows the rich flavors to shine, while the luscious dark chocolate orange ganache adds an extra layer of indulgence. Whether served as a luxurious dessert for a special occasion or simply to satisfy a chocolate craving, this cake is a celebration of all things rich, fudgy, and citrus-kissed.
Equipment
- 9-inch cake pan or pie plate
- medium saucepan
- Whisk or mixing spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Mixing bowl
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 ½ cups dark or bittersweet chocolate or chocolate chips
- ½ cup salted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure orange extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or any orange liqueur
- 4 eggs
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
Dark Chocolate Orange Ganache
- ½ cup dark chocolate
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon orange extract
- ½ teaspoon Grand Marnier or any orange liqueur
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the chocolate and butter over medium-low heat. Turn off the heat before the chocolate is completely melted; the residual heat will finish the melting process.
- Stir in the sugar, vanilla extract, orange extract, salt, and liqueur.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add them to the batter, mixing thoroughly.
- Gently fold in the cocoa powder until fully incorporated.
- Generously butter and dust your cake pan or pie plate with cocoa powder.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then refrigerate for an hour before adding the ganache.
- Ganache Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate and heavy cream over low heat. Turn off the heat before the chocolate is fully melted.
- Stir in the orange extract and liqueur, mixing until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Pour the ganache over the chilled cake.
- Optional: Serve chilled with fresh orange or mandarin slices.