Ingredients

• Unsalted butter - ½ cup
• Bittersweet chocolate - 4 ounces
• Granulated sugar - 1 cup
• Large eggs - 4
• All-purpose flour - ½ cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon
• Cocoa powder - for dusting

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).

2. 2.

   Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.

3. 3.

   Melt the butter and chocolate together over a double boiler.

4. 4.

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.

5. 5.

   Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.

6. 6.

   Sift the flour and salt into the mixture, gently folding to combine.

7. 7.

   Stir in the vanilla extract until smooth.

8. 8.

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.

9. 9.

   Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.

10. 10.

    Let cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates and serve immediately.

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