Description
This Fudgy Flourless Chocolate Cake with Cottage Cheese is rich, silky, and naturally sugar-free! High in protein and made without flour or gluten, it’s the perfect healthy chocolate dessert that tastes truly indulgent.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat)
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 large eggs
â…“ cup granulated erythritol (or monk fruit sweetener)
2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted) or coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt
Optional Add-ins:
1 oz sugar-free dark chocolate, melted
1 tbsp espresso or strong coffee (optional, enhances flavor)
Toppings:
Powdered erythritol, berries, or whipped cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, eggs, melted butter, erythritol, and vanilla extract. Blend until completely smooth.
3. Add cocoa powder, salt, and espresso (if using). Blend again until creamy and glossy.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
5. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly soft.
6. Cool completely in the pan before removing.
7. Dust with powdered erythritol and top with berries or whipped cream before serving.
Notes
This cake has a silky, truffle-like texture when chilled overnight.
For a dairy-light version, substitute coconut oil for butter.
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze slices for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 11
- Cholesterol: 110