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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 3
Mix in Sugar and Eggs
Stir the granulated sugar into the melted chocolate mixture until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4
Add Cocoa Powder and Salt
Sift in the cocoa powder and add a pinch of salt. Mix until just combined.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cake has set but is still slightly soft in the center.
- 6
Cool and Serve
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert it onto a serving plate. Serve with whipped cream on top.
