Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This rich and indulgent chocolate dessert is every chocolate lover’s dream. With its fudgy center, crackly top, and pockets of melted chocolate chunks, it strikes the perfect balance between a brownie and a flourless chocolate cake. It’s simple to prepare, requires only basic ingredients, and delivers big flavor. Serve it warm with fudge sauce, ice cream, or fresh berries, and it instantly becomes a show-stopping treat.

Preparation and Cooking Time

This recipe comes together quickly. Preparing the batter takes about 15 minutes, and baking requires 35–40 minutes. Allowing the cake to cool fully adds another 1–2 hours, depending on your room temperature. In total, expect roughly 2 hours from start to finish, most of which is hands-off.

Ingredients Overview

This dessert uses a handful of simple but powerful ingredients. Butter and chocolate form the rich base, while eggs and sugar create structure and lightness. A small amount of flour helps the cake set without becoming dense. The final touch—extra chocolate chunks—ensures molten bites throughout. It’s a beautifully straightforward recipe that highlights pure chocolate flavor.

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (2 cups + 1 cup separated)
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For Topping

• Warm fudge or chocolate sauce

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan or pie dish to prevent sticking.

Melt the Chocolate and Butter

1. Add 2 cups of chocolate chips and the butter to a heatproof bowl.
2. Melt using a double boiler or microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring each time.
3. Mix until smooth and glossy, then let the mixture cool slightly so it doesn’t scramble the eggs later.

Prepare the Egg Mixture

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer.
2. Mix for about 3 minutes on medium-high speed until the mixture becomes light, thick, and pale. This step helps the cake rise and gives it an airy texture.

Add the Chocolate

1. Pour the cooled chocolate-butter mixture into the egg mixture.
2. Stir gently until fully combined and uniform.

Add the Dry Ingredients

1. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt directly into the bowl.
2. Stir just until the batter comes together—avoid overmixing so the cake stays tender.
3. Fold in the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips to create melty pockets throughout the cake.

Baking

1. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top.
2. Bake for 35–40 minutes.
3. The top should be cracked and the center slightly puffed, but the inside will still remain moist and fudgy.

Cooling and Serving

1. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely.
2. Before serving, drizzle warm fudge or chocolate sauce generously over the top.
3. Slice and enjoy—preferably with ice cream for an even more decadent experience.

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Ingredients

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• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (2 cups + 1 cup separated)
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• For topping: Warm fudge or chocolate sauce

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven and prepare the pan:
2. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch (approx. 23 cm) springform cake pan or pie dish.
3. Melt the chocolate and butter:
4. In a heatproof bowl, melt 2 cups chocolate and butter using a double boiler or microwave (at 50% power in 30-second intervals). Once smooth, set aside to cool.
5. Prepare the egg mixture:
6. Using an electric mixer, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
7. Add the chocolate:
8. Add the cooled chocolate-butter mixture to the egg mixture and stir.
9. Add the dry ingredients:
10. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into the mixture and stir just until combined. Add the reserved 1 cup of chocolate chunks and fold in gently with a spatula.
11. Baking:
12. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes. The center should be puffed and the top cracked, but the inside will remain slightly moist.
13. Cooling and serving:
14. Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Drizzle warm fudge or chocolate sauce over the top before serving.