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Molten Chocolate Cake

Molten Chocolate Cake - famous for it’s tender, moist cake, a light crispy crust, and gooey rich chocolate middle - a chocolate lover's dream come true!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, chocolate, chocolate cake
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 834kcal
Author: Tricia

Ingredients

  • 4- ounces good quality semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch pieces (plus extra for buttering the ramekins)
  • cup powdered sugar
  • dash of salt
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • 1 whole large egg
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: Raspberries or strawberries and whipped cream or ice cream for serving
  • Extra powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Butter 2 ramekins or custard cups (see Notes below). Place them on a baking sheet so they are not touching; set aside.
  • Add the butter and chocolate to a large microwave-safe mixing bowl. Microwave on 50% power for 1 minute. Stir and repeat if needed at 30 second intervals until the chocolate pieces are almost melted. Remove from the microwave and stir until smooth and all chocolate is melted.
  • Using a rubber spatula, fold in the powdered sugar, a dash of salt, flour and espresso powder but don’t worry if it’s not completely mixed.
  • In a separate bowl lightly whisk the egg and egg yolks. Add the vanilla and whisk until blended. Add the eggs to the chocolate mixture and whisk until smooth and fully combined.
  • Divide the batter between the 2 ramekins and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. The edges will be firm but the center will be runny.
  • Allow the cakes to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Gently run a knife around the top edge of the ramekin to loosen the cake. Place a serving plate over the top of the ramekin and flip it over / invert onto the serving plate. Slowly remove the ramekin making sure the cake has released. If the cake has not dropped to the plate, allow it to rest for a minute or two then gently pound the plate on a counter top. Sift a little powdered sugar on top, add fresh raspberries or strawberries and a small scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • This recipe has been perfected using two (7-ounce) 4” x 2.5” ramekins. If you’re not positive about the size of your ramekins, make sure they will hold about 1 cup of water and have similar dimensions as those mentioned above.
  • Easily doubled!
  • The cake batter can be made ahead of time and refrigerated then brought to room temperature 30 minutes before baking
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 834kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 340mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 1106IU | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 5mg