Molten Chocolate Cakes
Serves 2
30 mins prep
40 mins cook
70 mins total
These Molten Chocolate Cakes are an indulgent treat with a perfectly gooey molten center and a rich chocolate flavor. Made without eggs, this recipe is approachable yet elegant, making it ideal for date nights, celebrations, or anytime you crave something decadent. Using just a few pantry staples like dark chocolate, butter, and cocoa powder, these cakes come together quickly and bake to perfection. Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar and a scoop of ice cream for a show-stopping dessert.
Grease two oven-safe ramekins with soft butter using a pastry brush, covering both the base and sides thoroughly. This step is crucial.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together in the microwave in 30-second bursts, or melt them over a double boiler, until smooth.
Add the milk and vanilla extract to the melted chocolate-butter mixture and stir until fully combined.
Sift in the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix gently until just combined.
Pour the batter evenly (130g each) into the greased ramekins.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the sides are firm and the center is slightly risen.
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 5 minutes.
Gently invert the cakes onto serving plates.
Dust with powdered sugar and serve with a scoop of ice cream.