Molten Nirvana Recipe
warm homemade chocolate cake with a molten center, vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream
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Ingredients
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Cake
Serving
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a double boiler, melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate together until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture, and mix until smooth. Gently fold in the flour until just combined.
- 4
Fill Ramekins
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 5
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 6
Cool and Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, drizzled with chocolate sauce, and topped with whipped cream.
