Ingredients
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- 6 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Melt dark chocolate and butter together in a microwave or double boiler until smooth; let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until thick and pale, about 5 minutes; stir in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold melted chocolate into the egg mixture until combined.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder into the mixture; fold gently until fully incorporated.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before serving; top with whipped cream or fresh berries as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating a pinch of sea salt or pureed fruit like raspberries into the batter. Experiment with different types of chocolate—dark, milk, or white—for unique variations.