A rich, fudgy dark chocolate cake with intense flavor and a velvety texture, gluten-free and decadent.
# 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, for dusting
08 - Powdered sugar, for dusting
09 - Fresh berries, for serving
10 - Whipped cream, for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
02 - Combine chopped dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water. Stir until smooth, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
03 - Whisk in granulated sugar thoroughly. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition to incorporate fully.
04 - Mix in vanilla extract and sea salt until homogenous.
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 firm but the center retains a slight wobble.
07 - Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then carefully run a knife around the edges, invert onto a serving plate, and peel off parchment paper.
08 - Dust with cocoa powder or powdered sugar. Optionally garnish with fresh berries or whipped cream before serving.
