# What You 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
02 - Combine the dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until fully melted and smooth, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
03 - Whisk in the granulated sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition.
04 - Stir in vanilla extract and sea salt until the mixture is uniform.
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 and the center is slightly wobbly.
07 - Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge, invert onto a serving plate, and remove the parchment paper.
08 - Dust with cocoa powder or powdered sugar. Optionally, serve with fresh berries or whipped cream.
