Molten Lava Cakes

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Molten Lava Cakes

Molten chocolate lava cakes with a gooey center (coeurs fondants). The secret to a melty middle: a square of chocolate hidden in each ramekin, and pulling them out while the centers are still slightly wobbly. Easy recipe for 6 ramekins, with video.

Ingredients

(For 6 small ramekins)

  • 7 oz melted chocolate + 6 squares
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 Tbsp flour
  • Powdered sugar or cocoa powder for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Grease and lightly flour 6 small ramekin dishes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  3. In a bowl, beat the eggs and the sugar together.
  4. Add the melted butter and stir.
  5. Add the flour and the melted chocolate and stir.
  6. Pour batter into the ramekin dishes and place a chocolate square in the middle of each ramekin.
  7. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until outsides are firm and dry, and centers are slightly wobbly.
  8. Allow to cool slightly then immediately invert onto plates to unmold.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar or cocoa powder (optional).
  10. Serve warm to enjoy the liquid chocolate center.

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