Chocolate Torte with Vanilla Ice Cream

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

Step 2

Melt the 8 oz dark chocolate and 1/2 cup butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk the 3 eggs and 3/4 cup sugar until pale and thick, about 2 minutes. Fold in the melted chocolate mixture until just combined.

Step 4

Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until the top is set and a toothpick inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out clean, about 25 minutes. The center should still look slightly soft.

Step 5

Let the torte cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge and invert onto a plate. Dust with the 2 tbsp cocoa powder.

Step 6

Slice the torte into wedges and serve each with a scoop of the vanilla ice cream. Add crumbled chocolate or microgreens if you like.