3 Ingredient Cake
- Energy Kcal 484
- Carbohydrates g 32.7
- of which sugars g 32.7
- Protein g 4.2
- Fats g 37.4
- of which saturated fat g 22.06
- Fiber g 0.8
- Cholesterol mg 56
- Sodium mg 19
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 15 min
- Cook time: 25 min
- Serving: 10
- Cost: Low
- Note + 3 h of cooling
PRESENTATION
This 3-ingredient cake from Italy is, I gotta say, a game-changer. Just eggs, butter, and a bit of rich dark chocolate. That's it! And really, that's all you need for a dessert that's moist, soft, and melts in your mouth. Italians? They love using leftover Easter chocolate—adds a fun twist. It sounds simple, but the flavor? Oh, it's anything but ordinary. Like, really, it’s the kind of cake that feels a bit indulgent. Pretty simple, but tastes like you put in hours.
No big regional story here—which is great. Just a love for creating something decadent with zero fuss. This simple cake recipe is super versatile. Got friends coming over? Well, this minimal ingredient cake is perfect. Fancy enough for guests, yet only three ingredients. Some folks switch it up—muffins, cookies, or even ricotta and chocolate—but the classic is straightforward.
And listen, the texture is what sets it apart: tender, almost gooey. Makes each bite feel really, really rich. It's about enjoying good food without overcomplicating things. For sure, anyone who's ever wanted a quick cake recipe that feels special will totally love how easy this is. If you're just starting out with easy baking or need a foolproof dessert, this cake nails it. It’s sweet, melty, and a bit sinful—the kind that vanishes fast at any table.
Plus, you know, you can experiment with different chocolates or toss in a splash of your favorite liqueur for a little extra kick. Whether you are a baking newbie or a seasoned pro, this cake is bound to become a go-to. Seriously, cannot go wrong with it for any occasion. It's just so, so good.
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INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients for a 8-inch pan
- Dark chocolate 1 lb (450 g) - (at 55%)
- Butter 1 cup (220 g) - (at room temperature)
- Eggs 8.6 oz (245 g) - (about 5 medium at room temperature)
- for decoration
- Fresh liquid cream 0.6 cup (150 g)
- Berries to taste
How to prepare 3 Ingredient Cake
To make the 3 ingredient cake, first finely chop the 55% dark chocolate with a knife (if you use one with a higher percentage, you will need to adjust the amount of butter and eggs to compensate for the fat content) 1, melt it in a double boiler 2, also add the butter in pieces 3.
Mix with a spatula to help dissolve and blend the ingredients well 4. Once ready, let it cool for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, pour the eggs into a bowl and beat them with an electric mixer 5, they should be light and frothy 6, it will take about 5 minutes.
Now slowly pour the cooled melted chocolate into the bowl with the beaten eggs 7, as you pour in the chocolate, mix the batter from bottom to top to get a well-blended mixture 8. Line the bottom of an 8-inch diameter cake pan, to do this cut the shape on a sheet of parchment paper, 9
then butter the bottom of the pan and adhere the parchment paper 10. Pour the batter into the pan 11 and level the surface with a spatula 12.
Now place the cake pan on a baking sheet and pour room temperature water up to half the height of the pan 13. Bake for 5 minutes in a preheated static oven at 410°F in the middle rack, then cover with aluminum foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes. Once baking is complete, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for a couple of hours 14. Then place it in the refrigerator to set for at least 1 hour. After this time, you can unmold the cake: gently run the blade of a knife around the entire edge of the cake, then flip it onto a serving plate. Now proceed with the decoration: in a well-chilled bowl, beat the fresh liquid cream with an electric mixer 15
until it's well whipped 16. At this point, spread the cream on the surface 17 creating a wavy pattern and garnish with red fruits to taste 18.