Description
A rich and decadent dessert featuring a warm, gooey chocolate center that oozes out when you cut into the cake. Perfect for special occasions or indulgent treats.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Butter and cocoa powder (for greasing ramekins)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease 4 ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chopped chocolate together, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in the powdered sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in the flour just until incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- Let cakes rest for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates.
- Serve immediately, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Do not overbake to maintain the molten center.
- You can prepare the batter ahead of time and refrigerate, then bake when ready to serve.
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
