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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 2
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolk until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture while whisking continuously until fully combined.
- 4
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour and add the pinch of salt. Fold gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
- 6
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.
- 8
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- 9
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges and invert onto serving plates. Serve immediately with scoops of vanilla ice cream.