# What You'll Need:
→ Chocolate & Butter
01 - 8 ounces 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 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Optional Garnish
07 - Cocoa powder or powdered sugar, for dusting
08 - Fresh berries, for serving
09 - Whipped cream, for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
02 - Melt the dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - Whisk the granulated sugar into the melted mixture, then add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition.
04 - Stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt until fully incorporated.
05 - Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
06 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until edges are set and the center remains slightly wobbly.
07 - Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges, invert onto a plate, and gently peel off the parchment.
08 - Dust with cocoa powder or powdered sugar. Optionally serve with fresh berries or whipped cream.