Description
Rich, molten chocolate cakes with tender edges and a glossy center. Perfect for date nights or cozy desserts. Serve warm with berries, powdered sugar, or ice cream.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing ramekins
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cocoa powder, for dusting ramekins
Powdered sugar, for serving
Fresh berries, for serving
Vanilla ice cream, optional for serving
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease 4 ramekins with butter, dust with cocoa powder, and tap out excess.
Melt chocolate and 1/2 cup butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Let cool 2 minutes.
In a bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, sugar, salt, and vanilla powder for 1-2 minutes until pale and smooth.
Slowly pour melted chocolate mixture into egg mixture while whisking until silky and shiny.
Fold in flour until no dry streaks remain.
Divide batter evenly into prepared ramekins. Place on a baking sheet and bake 12 minutes, or until edges puff and centers are soft.
Let rest 1-2 minutes. Run a knife around edges, invert onto plates, and serve with toppings.
Notes
Use ramekins with secure grips for easy serving. For even results, ensure ramekins are evenly greased and dusted.
Cakes are best served immediately; leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 180mg