# Ingredient List:
→ Chocolate Base
01 - 4 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
→ Batter
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 2 large egg yolks
05 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt
→ To Serve
09 - Powdered sugar, for dusting
10 - Fresh berries or vanilla ice cream (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and lightly dust with flour, tapping out excess.
02 - Melt chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
03 - Whisk eggs, egg yolks, and sugar in a separate bowl until thick and pale.
04 - Gently fold melted chocolate mixture into egg mixture, then stir in vanilla extract and salt.
05 - Sift in flour and fold gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
06 - Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins.
07 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft and slightly jiggly.
08 - Remove from oven; let stand for 1 minute. Run a knife around edges and invert onto serving plates carefully.
09 - Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with fresh berries or vanilla ice cream if desired.
