Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Molten Chocolate Cakes, a classic dessert that combines rich, gooey chocolate with a hint of sweetness. These individual cakes are perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture:
- 4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Batter:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Additional:
- powdered sugar for dusting
- whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Butter and dust ramekins.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt chocolate and butter together, then cool slightly.
- Prepare Batter: Whisk eggs, sugar, and salt. Fold in chocolate mixture and flour.
- Bake: Divide batter, bake for 12-14 minutes.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar, then invert onto plates. Serve with cream or ice cream.
Notes
- The cakes can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before baking.
- Do not overbake to ensure a gooey center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
