Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of these Easy Molten Chocolate Cupcakes, where a rich, gooey center meets a fluffy, chocolatey exterior. Perfect for any chocolate lover!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped or chips)
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Optional: powdered sugar or berries for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease or butter 4 small ramekins or a muffin tin and lightly dust with cocoa powder.
- Melt Butter and Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate together in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Prepare Batter: In another bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and salt until pale and thick. Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture and whisk to combine. Gently fold in the flour.
- Bake: Divide batter among ramekins, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 11–13 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Serve: Remove from oven, let sit for 1 minute, then invert onto plates. Serve with powdered sugar or ice cream.
Notes
- You can prepare the batter ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake—just add an extra minute to the baking time.
- Do not overbake to keep the centers molten.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
