Molten Chocolate Cake

• Vegetarian

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg, whole large
  • 2 Egg yolks

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 Powdered sugar
  • 1 dash Salt
  • 4 oz Semi-sweet chocolate, good quality
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

• Drinks

  • 1/4 tsp Espresso, instant powder

• Dairy

  • 4 tbsp Butter, unsalted

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Description

Ingredients

• 4-ounces good quality semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch pieces (plus extra for buttering the ramekins)
• ⅔ cup powdered sugar
• dash of salt
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon instant espresso powder
• 1 whole large egg
• 2 egg yolks
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: Raspberries or strawberries, and whipped cream or ice cream for serving
• Extra powdered sugar for dusting

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Butter 2 ramekins or custard cups (see Notes below). Place them on a baking sheet so they are not touching; set aside.
• Add the butter and chocolate to a large microwave-safe mixing bowl. Microwave on 50% power for 1 minute. Stir and repeat if needed at 30 second intervals until the chocolate pieces are almost melted. Remove from the microwave and stir until smooth and all chocolate is melted.
• Using a rubber spatula, fold in the powdered sugar, a dash of salt, flour and espresso powder but don’t worry if it’s not completely mixed.
• In a separate bowl lightly whisk the egg and egg yolks. Add the vanilla and whisk until blended. Add the eggs to the chocolate mixture and whisk until smooth and fully combined.
• Divide the batter between the 2 ramekins and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. The edges will be firm but the center will be runny.
• Allow the cakes to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Gently run a knife around the top edge of the ramekin to loosen the cake. Place a serving plate over the top of the ramekin and flip it over / invert onto the serving plate. Slowly remove the ramekin making sure the cake has released. If the cake has not dropped to the plate, allow it to rest for a minute or two then gently pound the plate on a counter top. Sift a little powdered sugar on top, add fresh raspberries or strawberries and a small scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired. Serve and enjoy.