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Chef John's Molten Chocolate Cake

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
95 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dessert
Chef John's Molten Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 3 1/2 ounces chopped dark chocolate
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1
Begin by generously coating the interior surfaces of four 5 1/2-ounce ramekins with a generous amount of butter.
2
Next, combine egg yolks, eggs, and sugar in a bowl and whisk them together until they become smooth, creamy, and have a light, airy texture reminiscent of lemon.
3
Melt the chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl using 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture is fully incorporated and smooth. This process should take around 1 to 3 minutes.
4
Mix the melted chocolate mixture with the egg and sugar mixture until they are fully combined. Then, add in the cocoa powder and stir to incorporate. Follow this by adding in the flour and salt, stirring until they form a smooth batter. Finally, stir in the vanilla extract.
5
Transfer the batter to a resealable plastic bag and snip off one corner of the bag using scissors to create a makeshift piping tip. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, gently tapping each one on the counter to remove any air bubbles that may have formed.
6
Refrigerate the ramekins for 30 minutes to allow the batter to firm up.
7
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C), the ideal temperature for baking.
8
Place the chilled ramekins in a casserole dish, making sure they are aligned properly. Pour enough hot tap water into the casserole dish to cover halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
9
Bake the ramekins in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until they are cooked through. Remove them from the oven and let them cool for 15 minutes.
10
Once the ramekins have cooled, loosen their edges from each one using a knife. Invert the cakes onto serving plates and dust them with powdered sugar to add a finishing touch.