Rich Individual Chocolate Cakes (Printable)
Rich chocolate cakes with a gooey molten center, perfect for an indulgent dessert moment.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chocolate Mixture
01 - 4 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
02 - 6 tbsp unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
→ Dry Ingredients
03 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
04 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 large egg yolks
08 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ For the Ramekins
09 - Unsalted butter, for greasing
10 - Cocoa powder, for dusting
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Generously butter four 6 oz ramekins and dust with cocoa powder, tapping out any excess.
02 - Combine chopped chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until smooth and remove from heat to cool slightly.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until thick and pale.
04 - Sift powdered sugar, flour, and sea salt into the egg mixture. Fold gently to combine.
05 - Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the batter until just combined without overmixing.
06 - Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins.
07 - Bake for 11 to 12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
08 - Let cakes rest for 1 minute, then invert onto plates. Serve immediately, optionally with vanilla ice cream or powdered sugar.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- It's like sharing a decadent secret dessert that looks fancy but comes together with just a few simple steps
- The gooey chocolate core feels like a warm hug after a long day, making it an instant favorite
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- Don’t overbake! Even a few extra minutes will set the center and you lose the lava effect
- Adding a pinch of instant espresso powder to the chocolate amps the flavor and brings out deeper notes you never expected
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- Use good-quality chocolate; it makes a dramatic difference in flavor and texture
- Precise timing is everything—you'll know it's perfect when the edges are firm with a slight jiggle in the center