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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to ensure it is ready for baking.
- 2
Making the Cake Batter
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a double boiler or in the microwave until smooth. Stir to combine and let it cool slightly.
- 4
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined. Be careful not to deflate the eggs.
- 6
Add Flour
Sift the all-purpose flour into the batter and gently fold it in until just combined.
Baking the Cakes
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft and slightly jiggly.
- 9
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1-2 minutes before inverting onto plates.