Chocolate Molten Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) to ensure it is hot enough for baking the cakes.
- 2
Making the Batter
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
- 4
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- 5
- 6
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the all-purpose flour, add the vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Gently fold the mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Baking
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 8
Bake
Place the filled ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
Serving
- 9
Cool Slightly
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes. This will help them firm up slightly for easier unmolding.
- 10
Unmold and Serve
Carefully run a knife around the edges of each cake, then invert them onto plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
