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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Preparing the Cake
- 1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan, combine the bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter over low heat. Stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring continuously until fully incorporated.
- 4
- 5
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- 6
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- 7
Cool and Serve
Allow the cakes to cool for 1 minute before inverting them onto plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.