Chocolate Volcano Recipe
Decadent chocolate dessert with molten center.
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Ingredients
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Dessert Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
- 2
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 it cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and stir until combined. Then, add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- 5
Add Flour
Sift the all-purpose flour into the chocolate mixture and fold gently until just combined.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about ¾ full.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Allow the chocolate volcanoes to cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
