Chocolate Molten Cakes
Also known as a chocolate lava cake, these little cakes have a soft and fudgy crumb and an irresistibly gooey centre. The ultimate individual chocolate desserts!
Servings: 4 cakes
Calories: 629kcal
Ingredients
- 4 oz (115g) dark chocolate coarsely chopped
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs + 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125g) icing/powdered sugar
- ½ cup (62g) plain/all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7. Grease four 4-oz ramekins, and place them on a baking tray.
- Add the chocolate and butter to a large microwave-safe bowl and heat in 20 second intervals, stirring after each one, until melted and smooth.
- Add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla, and whisk until combined. Add the icing sugar and flour, and whisk until smooth and combined.
- Divide the mixture between the prepared ramekins. Bake for 12 - 14 minutes, or until the sides of the cakes are firm, and the centres are still soft and gooey.
- Carefully run a knife around the edges of each cake, then turn them out onto serving plates. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream.
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Notes
Make ahead of time: Simply prepare the pudding and divide between the ramekins. Cover tightly with clingfilm and keep refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Bake when ready to serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cake | Calories: 629kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 296mg | Sodium: 84mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 45g