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Melt in the Middle Chocolate Cake

🍽️8 Servings
📅Jul 7, 2026

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
6 ounces high-quality dark chocolate
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2
Butter a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan and dust it with flour.
3
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
4
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
5
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla extract.
6
Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and whisk until just combined.
7
Pour in the melted chocolate and whisk until smooth.
8
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
9
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is still slightly jiggly.
10
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
11
Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.