Mini Low FODMAP Chocolate Tortes (2024)

Published: Feb 14, 2019 | Updated: Apr 20, 2021 by Em Schwartz, MS, RDN

These single-serving Low FODMAP Flourless Chocolate Cakes are deliciously decadent and made with just 6 ingredients. Serve them with fresh strawberries and a sprinkle of powdered sugar for a little extra pizzazz.

The idea for this recipe started when I wanted to turn a flourless chocolate cake into single-servings for a “date-night-in” with my husband.

Flourless tortes are rich, fudgy, cake-like desserts made with a base of chocolate, butter, eggs, and sugar. Because they are not wheat-based like classic chocolate cake, flourless tortes tend to be lower in FODMAPs.

They also usually call for a spring-form pan, which I don’t currently own. So, I wanted to create a low FODMAP recipe that was reminiscent of a flourless torte using a muffin tin instead.

The result: yummy, pre-portioned chocolate tortes made with just 6 ingredients in about 30 minutes. They have a brownie-like outside and a fudgy cake-like inside.

I think these treats are best chilled overnight (or at least until they’re cold), but they can be served warm. They also freeze well. Just thaw in the fridge before enjoying.

When I want to feel extra, I dust them with a little powdered sugar and serve with strawberry slices. Yum!

Shopping list

Add the following ingredients to your shopping list to make one batch (12 servings) of these low FODMAP treats:

• Dark chocolate chips (I like Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate chips) – ⅔ cup (about ½ a bag)
• Butter, unsalted – ½ cup (1 stick)
• Sugar – ½ cup
• Eggs – 4 large
• Vanilla extract – ½ teaspoon
• Salt – ⅛ teaspoon
• Optional: Powdered sugar – 2 tablespoons
• Optional: Strawberries – 6-12 medium

Low FODMAP notes

In this section, I share FODMAP info for some key ingredients. Please refer to the Monash FODMAP app and the FODMAP Friendly app for more information.

In this recipe, I used:

Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Chips have been laboratory-tested and are certified low FODMAP by the FODMAP Friendly Food Program. You can find Enjoy Life in many US supermarkets, usually in the “natural” or “health” foods section, as well as online.

However, if you can’t find Enjoy life, generic dark chocolate chips could work:

Dark chocolate: A low FODMAP serving of generic 85% dark chocolate is 20 grams or 2 large squares.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Coat a regular-sized muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2: Place dark chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir. Continue to microwave in 10-second increments, stirring in between, until chocolate is melted and smooth. The chocolate took a total of 1 minute to melt in my microwave.

Step 3: Add sugar to the melted chocolate and stir until well-mixed. Let cool for 2-3 minutes. Cooling prevents the eggs from cooking when added in the next step.

Step 4: After a couple of minutes of cooling, add the beaten eggs, vanilla, and salt. Whisk until mixture slightly thickens and turns smooth and glossy.

Step 5: Divide the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tins. The batter filled my muffin tin cups about halfway full.

Step 6: Bake for 18 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The cakes will expand in the oven and then condense as they cool. Let the mini cakes cool for about 10 minutes before removing them from the muffin tin to a plate or sealable container.

Serve: Serve warm dusted with optional powdered sugar and strawberry slices. Or, (my favorite!) cool the mini cakes completely, place them in an airtight container, and refrigerate until cold. I like to chill them overnight. Serve chilled with the sprinkle of optional powdered sugar and strawberry slices. Yum!

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