Ingredients:

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (113g)
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (170g)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (15g)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Grease the ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder; place on a baking sheet.
  3. Melt the butter and chopped chocolate together in a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
  4. Let the melted chocolate mixture cool slightly.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk the whole eggs, yolks, sugar, and vanilla until pale and frothy.
  6. Gradually fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
  7. Sift the flour and salt into the chocolate batter; gently fold until just combined.
  8. Evenly pour the batter into prepared ramekins, filling them about ¾ full.
  9. Bake in preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
  10. Let them cool for 1 minute before inverting onto plates; dust with powdered sugar.
  11. Serve immediately with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.