Decadent Chocolate Cakes with Liquid Centers
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 317.8 per serving
Description
Indulge in these sinfully delicious chocolate cakes with liquid centers that ooze out when you take your first bite, creating its own luscious sauce. Originally learned in a baking class, this dessert is a true delight served with a strawberry coulis and a dollop of creme fraiche.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate
- 3 eggs
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Butter and flour six 4-ounce ramekins.
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Melt the butter and bittersweet chocolate together over a double boiler until smooth and well combined.
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In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until the mixture is light colored and thick.
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Gradually whisk the melted chocolate mixture into the egg and sugar mixture until smooth.
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Add the flour and gently whisk until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
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Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 7 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
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Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a serving plate to release the cakes.
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Serve immediately topped with your favorite garnishes such as strawberry coulis and a dollop of creme fraiche.
Enjoy these luxurious chocolate cakes with their irresistibly gooey centers that will surely impress any dessert lover! Perfect for a quick and impressive treat, especially when you’re short on time but craving something extraordinary.
