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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
- 4
Mix in Sugar
Add the powdered sugar to the melted chocolate mixture and whisk until fully combined.
- 5
Add Eggs
Incorporate the large eggs and egg yolks into the chocolate mixture, whisking until smooth.
- 6
Add Vanilla and Flour
Stir in the vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt until the batter is just combined.
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 8
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the centers are soft.
- 9
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute.
- 10
Serve
Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate, allowing the cake to slide out. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.