1/2 cup butter or 125 grams |
7 ounces dark chocolate or 200 grams |
1 cup sugar or 200 grams |
4 large eggs or 5 medium eggs |
1 tablespoon flour – you can add up to 7 tablespoons |
3 tablespoons cocoa powder – optional but it makes the cake even richer |
ganache |
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate – about 200 grams |
1/2 cup cream |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract - optional |
melt the chocolate and cream over low heat, stirring to mix. remove from heat and stir in vanilla if you’re using it. |
the heavier the cream, the thicker the ganache. |