While tagging along on my mom’s business trip with her coworker, the two of them invited me to join them for dinner the first night. We headed down to the casual restaurant adjacent to the hotel lobby, and the hostess immediately seated us at a table on the patio.
After we finished our entrées, the waiter stopped by and, with a small menu in his hand and a twinkle in his eye, asked if he could tempt us with dessert. We momentarily glanced at each other, grinned, and enthusiastically nodded our heads in unison. He chuckled as he set down the placard.
Minutes later, three spoons and a white plate appeared on our table. The flourless chocolate cake sat in the center, surrounded by fresh raspberries, large droplets of raspberry coulis, and a small scoop of house-made vanilla bean ice cream.
We took turns gently carving out bites, the rich and dense dessert melting on our tongues, yet just halfway through, the other two ladies laid their spoons back on the table and proclaimed themselves done. My eyes widened as I looked at them.
“Are you sure?” I asked. “You mean it? You’re positive you don’t want any more?”
When they both reassured me they were full, I tried really hard not to wiggle in my seat. I may have failed… Because my stomach and brain were both dancing in excitement — the second half of that decadent dessert was all mine!
After returning home from that trip, I scribbled down a note to myself to try recreating a healthier, lightened-up version. It took quite a few tries, but the result was completely worth the wait. This ultimate healthy flourless chocolate cake tastes even better than the one we ate that night — and it’s shockingly simple to make!
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