A rich, velvety chocolate dessert with intense flavor and fudgy texture, naturally gluten-free and perfect for sharing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chocolate & Butter
01 - 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
→ Sugar & Eggs
03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 4 large eggs, at room temperature
→ Flavorings
05 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
06 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
→ Optional Garnish
07 - Cocoa powder or powdered sugar, for dusting
08 - Fresh berries, for serving
09 - Whipped cream, for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
02 - Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - Whisk the sugar into the chocolate mixture, then add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
04 - Stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt until fully combined.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
06 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the edges are set but the center remains slightly wobbly.
07 - Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges, invert onto a serving plate, and carefully peel off the parchment paper.
08 - Dust with cocoa powder or powdered sugar. Optionally, serve with fresh berries or whipped cream.
