Description
A quick recipe for individual molten chocolate cakes with a liquid center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and lightly flour two 6-ounce ramekins.
- Melt the chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the whole egg, egg yolk, and sugar until pale and slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
- Gently whisk the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
- Fold in the flour and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes. The edges should look set, but the center should still be soft.
- Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute. Carefully run a thin knife around the edge of each cake. Invert each cake onto a serving plate.
Notes
- For easier removal, you can line the bottom of the ramekins with a small circle of parchment paper before greasing.
- Serve immediately with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 14 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 150
Keywords: chocolate lava cake, molten chocolate cake, individual chocolate cake, quick dessert