Description
An indulgent chocolate dessert with a rich, gooey molten center, served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh raspberries—pure decadence in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate (high quality)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Butter and cocoa powder (for preparing ramekins)
- Vanilla ice cream and fresh raspberries, for serving
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease 4 ramekins with butter and dust lightly with cocoa powder.
- In a heatproof bowl over simmering water (or microwave), melt butter and chocolate together until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and salt until thick and pale.
- Gently fold in melted chocolate mixture, then sift in flour and fold again until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12–13 minutes until the edges are firm and centers are soft.
- Let cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto dessert plates.
- Dust with powdered sugar, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and garnish with raspberries. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overbake; the center should remain molten.
- You can prepare the batter ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 180mg