Molten Chocolate Cake Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Chocolate cake with a molten chocolate center, topped with vanilla ice cream in a chocolate shell with caramel drizzle.

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Ingredients

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1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until well combined and slightly frothy.
3
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the sugar-egg mixture, stirring continuously. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
4
Add Flour
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5
Prepare Ramekins
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour to prevent sticking.
6
Fill Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
7
Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
8
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a serving plate. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with chocolate and caramel sauce.