I just came back from Mexico and there were Dia de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead décor everywhere. I love the idea of celebrating our relatives that have passed and spending an evening talking about what they brought to our lives. I have so many stories to share about my grandparents and friends who are no longer with us and I think this flourless chocolate cake is the perfect dessert to serve after dinner on such a special occasion.
This cake can be made for any celebration, but I think the colorful chocolate candies creating a Dia de los Muertos face makes it even better. It all begins with melting butter and chocolate together to create a simple batter. It’s baked in a single layer and then a thick chocolaty glaze is spread over top. You can stop there, but why? Get some fun sprinkles, chocolates or other hard candy to make this cake pop with fun.
Ingredients
Cake
1 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
8 tablespoons butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
Glaze
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons corn syrup
(Serves 8)
To Prepare:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease and line bottom of an 8-inch cake pan with parchment.
- In a large microwave safe bowl, add chocolate chips and butter. Microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove and stir until combined.
- Add sugar, salt and eggs, whisk until smooth. Sift cocoa powder over top and stir to combine.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 22-26 minutes. Do not over bake. Remove and let cool 5 minutes before inverting onto plate or cake stand.
- In a small microwave safe bowl, add chocolate chips, cream and corn syrup. Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove and stir until smooth. Pour over cake and spread out to edges. Decorate in dia de los muertos face or other design. Enjoy!
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