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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Vanilla Ice Cream Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). This will ensure that the cakes bake evenly.
- 2
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 4
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until light and fluffy.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and mix until well combined. Stir in vanilla extract.
- 6
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour and add a pinch of salt. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 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 sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 9
Cool and Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve immediately with scoops of vanilla ice cream.