# What You'll Need:
→ Chocolate Mixture
01 - 3.5 oz high-quality bittersweet chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
02 - 7 tbsp unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
→ Cake Batter
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 2 large egg yolks
05 - 2/3 cup powdered sugar
06 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt
→ For Serving (optional)
09 - Powdered sugar for dusting
10 - Fresh berries
11 - Vanilla ice cream
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Generously butter four 6-oz ramekins and lightly dust with cocoa powder or flour, tapping out excess.
02 - In a heatproof bowl set over simmering water or in short microwave bursts, melt the chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
03 - Whisk eggs, egg yolks, and powdered sugar in a medium bowl until thick and pale.
04 - Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt into the egg mixture.
05 - Fold the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture until just combined.
06 - Sift in the all-purpose flour and gently fold until fully incorporated.
07 - Evenly divide the batter among the prepared ramekins.
08 - Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft.
09 - Allow to cool for 1 minute, then run a thin knife around the edges and invert onto plates or serve directly in ramekins.
10 - Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with fresh berries or vanilla ice cream if desired.
