Pin Decadent individual chocolate cakes with a warm, gooey molten center — perfect for an elegant dessert or a comforting treat.
This recipe combines the perfect balance of rich chocolate flavor with a surprisingly quick preparation time, making it a favorite in my kitchen for special occasions and casual treats alike.
Ingredients
- Chocolate Mixture: 120 g (4.25 oz) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate roughly chopped, 100 g (7 tbsp) unsalted butter plus extra for greasing
- Batter: 2 large eggs, 2 large egg yolks, 90 g (scant 1/2 cup) granulated sugar, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, 40 g (1/3 cup) all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- For Serving (optional): Powdered sugar for dusting, fresh berries or vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Grease six 6-oz ramekins with butter and lightly dust with flour tapping out the excess.
- Melt Chocolate:
- In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water melt the chocolate and butter together stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Whisk Eggs:
- In a mixing bowl whisk the eggs egg yolks sugar and vanilla until pale and thick about 2 minutes.
- Combine Mixtures:
- Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients:
- Sift in the flour and salt and fold gently until just incorporated do not overmix.
- Divide Batter:
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins. Place ramekins on a baking sheet.
- Bake:
- Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are still soft and slightly jiggly.
- Rest and Serve:
- Let rest for 1 minute. Run a thin knife around the edges invert onto plates and serve immediately. Dust with powdered sugar and add berries or ice cream if desired.
Pin My family especially enjoys gathering around the table to savor these warm chocolate cakes fresh out of the oven often accompanied by fresh berries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
For a flavored twist add a pinch of espresso powder or a splash of orange liqueur to the batter. Serve with fresh mint whipped cream or caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
Required Tools
6 ramekins (6 oz each), heatproof mixing bowls, whisk, rubber spatula, baking sheet
Allergen Information
Contains eggs milk (butter) and gluten (wheat flour). May contain traces of nuts if chocolate is processed in facilities handling nuts. Always check ingredient labels for hidden allergens.
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Enjoy these molten chocolate cakes fresh and warm for the ultimate indulgence.