Description
A rich and warm chocolate cake with a gooey center, perfect for a sweet treat or small party.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups dark chocolate chips or morsels
- 3 eggs
- 3 egg yolks
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Butter four 6-ounce ramekins and dust with cocoa powder.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips until smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, sugar, salt, and vanilla.
- Pour the melted chocolate into the egg mixture and fold in the flour until just mixed.
- Divide the batter into the ramekins and bake for 12–14 minutes, ensuring the edge is set but the center remains soft.
- Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, run a knife around the edge, then invert onto plates.
- Serve warm, optionally with ice cream, powdered sugar, berries, or sauce.
Notes
For variation, you can add a spoon of peanut butter in the center before baking or use milk chocolate for a milder taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American