Molten Chocolate Cake Recipe

Cake Preparation

1. 1

   Melt the Chocolate and Butter

   In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

2. 2

   Mix Sugar and Eggs

   In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and large eggs until the mixture is pale and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).

3. 3

   Combine Mixtures

   Gradually add the melted chocolate and butter mixture to the egg and sugar mixture, stirring gently to combine.

4. 4

   Add Dry Ingredients

   Sift the all-purpose flour and salt over the chocolate mixture and fold gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5. 5

   Prepare Ramekins

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.

6. 6

   Fill Ramekins

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.

7. 7

   Bake

   Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.

8. 8

   Cool and Serve

   Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute before inverting onto plates. Serve immediately with fresh raspberries and a scoop of Tahitian vanilla ice cream.