Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTheo's - FayettevilleMolten Cake Recipe

Molten Cake Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Raspberry fluid gel, miso caramel ice cream

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Ingredients

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Molten Cake

Raspberry Fluid Gel

Miso Caramel Ice Cream

Method

Molten Cake

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chocolate Mixture

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a double boiler or in the microwave until smooth, stirring occasionally.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. Add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and stir until smooth.

  3. 3

    Add Dry Ingredients

    Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

  4. 4

    Prepare Baking Dishes

    Grease ramekins with butter and dust with flour. Pour the molten cake batter into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.

  5. 5

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still soft. Remove from the oven and let them sit for 1-2 minutes before inverting onto plates.

Raspberry Fluid Gel

  1. 6

    Cook the Raspberries

    In a saucepan, combine the fresh raspberries, sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat until the raspberries break down and the mixture starts to simmer.

  2. 7

    Thicken the Mixture

    Sprinkle the agar-agar powder over the raspberry mixture, stirring constantly, and bring to a boil for 1-2 minutes to activate the agar-agar.

  3. 8

    Blend and Chill

    Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Blend until smooth and strain through a fine sieve to remove seeds. Pour into a shallow dish and refrigerate until set.

Miso Caramel Ice Cream

  1. 9

    Make the Caramel Base

    In a saucepan, combine the sugar with a splash of water and cook over medium heat until it turns a golden caramel color.

  2. 10

    Combine Caramel with Cream

    In another bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and miso paste. Slowly pour the hot caramel into the egg mixture while whisking continuously. Add the heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk, mixing until smooth.

  3. 11

    Chill the Mixture

    Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer to a container and freeze until firm.

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