Description
Rich, fudgy, and protein-packed, this flourless chocolate cake with cottage cheese is an easy gluten-free dessert that feels indulgent but light enough for everyday baking.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
1 cup dark chocolate (chips or chopped)
3 large eggs, room temp
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/3 cup sugar or sweetener of choice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
Optional: berries, whipped cream, powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a round cake pan.
2. Melt the chocolate until smooth and let cool slightly.
3. Blend cottage cheese until silky smooth. Stir into melted chocolate.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla, and salt.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 22–25 minutes until edges are set but center is soft.
6. Cool before slicing. Dust with cocoa or top with whipped cream and berries.
Notes
Use high-quality dark chocolate for best flavor.
Bring eggs to room temperature for a smoother batter.
Microwave slices for 10–12 seconds before serving for that gooey lava texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg