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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Oven and Pan
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until combined. Add the melted chocolate mixture and stir until well combined.
- 4
Add Vanilla and Dry Ingredients
Stir in the vanilla extract. Sift in the cocoa powder and salt, mixing gently until just combined.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- 6
Cool and Serve
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a plate. Let it cool completely before serving with fresh berries.