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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Making the Cake Batter
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth.
- 4
Mix Sugar, Eggs, and Vanilla
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and stir until combined.
- 6
Add Flour and Salt
Sift in the all-purpose flour and add a pinch of salt. Gently fold the flour into the batter until just combined; do not overmix.
Baking
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 8
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- 9
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1-2 minutes.
