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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
- 2
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and melt until smooth, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 4
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk the granulated sugar and large eggs until the mixture is light and frothy.
- 5
- 6
Add Flour and Vanilla
Sift the all-purpose flour and add it to the chocolate mixture along with the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Fold together until just combined.
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 8
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- 9
Cool and Serve
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen and invert onto individual plates. Serve immediately, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.