Chocolate Molten Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter. Stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until well combined.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Add the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract to the egg mixture. Stir until fully combined.
- 5
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture, and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
Baking
- 7
Bake the Cakes
Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 8
Cool Slightly
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute.
- 9
Invert and Serve
Carefully run a knife around the edges of the cakes and invert them onto individual plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and a dusting of powdered sugar.