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Preheat oven to 175°C. Lightly grease a 23 cm pie dish.
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Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until the mixture is light and creamy.
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Gradually add the cooled melted butter to the sugar–egg mixture, whisking continuously until fully blended.
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Sift together the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and salt in a separate bowl.
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Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula. Stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pie dish and smooth the surface evenly.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the edges are set and the centre remains slightly jiggly.
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Allow the pie to cool on a rack for 15–20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with your choice of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh berries.