Ingredients:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing the ramekins
  • 1 cup dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Icing sugar for dusting
  • Vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for serving

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease the ramekins with butter, placing them on a baking tray.
  2. In a double boiler or microwave, melt the dark chocolate and butter together until smooth. Stir until fully combined and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until pale and frothy (about 3-4 minutes).
  4. Gradually pour in the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, gently folding to combine. Add the flour, vanilla extract, and salt, folding until just blended.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about ¾ full.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges look firm but the center remains soft.
  7. Let the cakes sit for 1 minute before inverting onto plates. Dust with icing sugar and serve warm with ice cream or berries.