Molten Chocolate Cakes
Molten chocolate cakes are a luxurious dessert that promises an explosion of rich, gooey chocolate with every bite. With a crispy exterior and a molten center, these individual cakes are perfect for impressing guests or indulging yourself after a long day. Easy to make yet elegant, they’re bound to become your go-to dessert recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–14 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the bittersweet chocolate and butter together in short bursts until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until frothy.
- Combine the melted chocolate mixture with the egg mixture, mixing gently. Fold in flour and salt until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the ramekins and fill them three-quarters full.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but the center remains soft.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg