Molten Chocolate Cake Recipe
Moist dark chocolate cake enrobed with dark chocolate, filled with a dark chocolate truffle that melts out.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Truffle Filling Ingredients
Method
Truffle Filling Preparation
- 1
Make the Truffle Filling
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl.
- 2
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat as soon as it starts to bubble.
- 3
Combine Chocolate and Cream
Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes to soften the chocolate.
- 4
Stir to Combine
Stir the mixture gently until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Allow it to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until firm, about 1-2 hours.
Cake Preparation
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease and flour four ramekins or a muffin tin.
- 6
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- 8
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 9
- 10
Fill Ramekins
Divide half of the batter among the prepared ramekins. Make a small indentation in the center of each and fill with the chilled truffle filling. Cover with the remaining batter.
- 11
Bake
Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- 12
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let sit for 1 minute. Invert each ramekin onto a plate and serve immediately, allowing the molten chocolate to flow out.
