An easy Flourless Chocolate Cake with Nuts made with vegetable oil that is super moist and decadent! Simply delish!
If you think the terms healthy and dessert don't go together, this super moist Flourless Chocolate Cake (Bolo de Chocolate com Castanha do Pará) will change your mind as well as this gluten-free fruit cake.
I know, its name is fun... but nothing compared to its decadent taste and all the good stuff that is in it! Don't believe me? Check it out!
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Flourless Chocolate Cake with Nuts
To begin with, our nut cake is gluten-free! Ground Brazil Nuts (or any other nut of your choice, which are great sources of protein) substitute for flour in this recipe.
And, not only that... unsweetened cocoa powder and dark chocolate (loaded with nutrients and antioxidants) combined with soybean oil make this cake a healthy yet rich dessert.
Why soybean oil? Yes, it does make this cake moist -- as is any oil-based nut cake...
The difference is its pros, which make it perfect for cooking and baking. According to Nutrition and You:
- Soybean oil contains mostly unsaturated fats and 0g trans fats per serving, and when it replaces saturated fats such as butter, it may potentially lower cholesterol. It is high in good fats, both monosaturated and polyunsaturated;
- It's a great source of vitamin E!
- It serves as a principal source of omega‐3s!
- Soybean oil has a neutral flavor that helps us create some of our favorite traditional meals without compromising taste such as our Brazil nut cake;
- Although you may not realize it, it's one of the most versatile ingredients in your pantry. It simply accounts for about 55% of vegetable oil used in homes! Just check the ingredient label to be sure.
How to store
- Store flourless chocolate cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Freeze without the glaze wrapped with parchment paper and then plastic wrap for up to 2 months. Thaw before glazing!
Enjoy our nut cake!
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Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe
Equipment
- 1 mixer
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan
Ingredients
For the chocolate nut cake:
- 5.07 fl. oz soybean or vegetable oil 150 ml, plus more for greasing
- 1.8 ounces unsweetened cocoa powder sifted, 50 g
- 4.2 fl. oz boiling water 125 ml
- 1 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- 5.3 oz ground Brazil nuts or any other nut of your choice (150 g) or use 4.4 oz or 125 g flour if desired
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 7.05 oz caster/castor/superfine sugar (you can buy it or simply grind granulated sugar in the blender), 200 g
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
For the chocolate glaze:
- 9 ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips 255 g
- 3 tablespoons soybean or vegetable oil
For garnishing:
- Chopped and/or whole Brazil nuts or any other of your choice optional
Instructions
- To prepare the flourless chocolate cake: Preheat oven to 325ºF (170°C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan with oil and line the bottom with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a small to medium bowl, sift the cocoa powder and whisk in the boiling water until obtaining a smooth chocolate paste. Whisk in the vanilla extract, setting aside to cool a bit. In another small bowl, combine together the ground nut, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a mixer with paddle attachment, beat together the sugar, soybean oil, and eggs at medium speed for approximately 2-3 minutes or until obtaining a pale mixture. Reduce the speed and pour in the cocoa mixture, beating just until combined. Add the nut mixture and beat just until combined.
- Pour liquid mixture into the prepared springform pan, scrape down all the mixture. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the sides are set and and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean but with a few sticky chocolate crumbs clinging to it. Don't worry about the damp center!
- Place pan on a rack and let it cool for about 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to ease the cake and then spring it out of the pan. Serve while is warm with ice cream, or let it cool completely and top with chocolate glaze and nuts.
- For the chocolate glaze: Set a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, making sure water doesn't touch the bottom of the bowl. Melt half of the chocolate with the oil, stirring constantly until the chocolate is just melted. Add the other half of the chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
- Pour over the cool, unmolded cake...
- and sprinkle chopped nuts on top if desired. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- Store flourless chocolate cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Freeze without the glaze wrapped with parchment paper and then plastic wrap for up to 2 months. Thaw before glazing!
Nutrition
** Nutrition labels on easyanddelish.com are for educational purposes only. This info is provided as a courtesy and is only an estimate, since the nutrition content of recipes can vary based on ingredient brand or source, portion sizes, recipe changes/variations, and other factors. We suggest making your own calculations using your preferred calculator, based on which ingredients you use, or consulting with a registered dietitian to determine nutritional values more precisely.
Please note that health-focused and diet information provided on easyanddelish.com is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Consult with your doctor or other qualified health professional prior to initiating any significant change in your diet or exercise regimen, or for any other issue necessitating medical advice.
This was once a sponsored collaboration on behalf of the United Soybean Board However, it has been modified to fit our content!
Camila says
This cake and vanilla ice cream is the perfect combination!
stefanni says
It looks divine and very tasty!
Raymund says
Ohhhhh just that dripping chocolate makes me drool already
Fran @ G'day Souffle' says
Hi Denise, my name is Fran (from G'day Souffle'). I've seen your blog name from Daniela's blog and several other's. I've always baked cakes using flour but this recipe is convincing me to try something new. It looks so delicious!
Denise Browning says
You won't regret to make this cake, Fran. It's already a family favorite. In case that you would like to use flour in it instead of nuts, I have already written the amount of it in the recipe. Enjoy!
Juliana says
Wow Denise...this flourless cake looks delicious...fudge like...I would love have a slice of this cake now...
Hope you are having a fabulous week 🙂
Ash-foodfashionparty says
That is one goodlooking gorgeous cake. Love flourless cakes and you've added nuts, even wonderful.
This is definitely on my list of to do's this summer.
Congrats on the win. Enjoy your summer with your lovelies.
Denise Browning says
Thanks so much, Ash! xoxo
John/Kitchen Riffs says
Although we're fine with gluten, we know so many people who are GF, so it's always good to have a dessert recipe that will work for them. This looks fantastic! So much flavor. And it really looks gorgeous. Thanks!
Jasline (Foodie Baker) says
I know of a friend who will love this cake as she is gluten-intolerant. This cake looks amazing!
Denise Browning says
I hope you share the recipe with her. If she is a chocolate lover, she will enjoy this cake. Wishing you an awesome week, Jasline!
Katheen says
This sounds and looks delish! I've got to give this a try. Thanks Denise!
Denise Browning says
Enjoy, Katheen. My husband and daughter enjoyed this so much that I will have to continue making this cake. They love to eat it warm with ice cream. 🙂
Anna @ shenANNAgans says
I didn't know such an oil even existed, will have to have a hunt around and find it, especially if you can make a flour less cake look so delightfully moist and not at all heavy as many flour less cakes can be. It's morning tea time here, reckon you could beam me up a slice of this heavenly sweet treat?
Happy week ahead to you lovely lady! 🙂
Denise Browning says
I'd have loved to serve you a huge slice of this cake, Anna -- accompanied by ice cream. 🙂 Although you can make this cake using other vegetable oil, soybean oil or an oil blend with it is the best because of its properties. In fact, many products are made with soybean oil -- mayo, dressings, etc. If you look at the labels, you will see.
Wishing you a delicious week, my friend! xx
Deb|EastofEdenCooking says
Honestly, I've never given soybean oil much thought, now I'll be searching for this ingredient! A slice of the flourless cake sounds divine! It would fantastic for an afternoon snack.
Little Cooking Tips says
Excellent cake Denise! And this chocolate glaze...oh God it completes this recipe with perfection.
Also, replacing flour with ground nuts is so much healthier!
Fantastic work (again)!:)
Lots of love,
Panos and Mirella
xoxoxo