Chocolate Melting Cake
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5
Chocolate Melting Cake
Description
This Chocolate Melting Cake uses high-quality baking chocolate melted together with butter for a dense, intense chocolate flavor. Egg whites and yolks are whisked with sugar until foamy and light, then combined with the chocolate mixture, vanilla extract, salt, and a small amount of flour to create a smooth batter. After pouring into butter-greased ramekins, the cakes are chilled for 30 minutes to 4 hours, helping the dessert maintain structure while baking.
Baking at 350°F for about 12 to 15 minutes yields cakes with firm tops and sides but a soft, melting center that flows when cut into. Dusting with powdered sugar adds a touch of sweetness and contrast. These cakes are commonly served warm, often accompanied by a scoop of ice cream to complement the rich chocolate.
The chilling step aids in achieving the desired molten texture, allowing the cakes to bake evenly with a tender crumb exterior and gooey interior.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons butter for ramekins
- 6 ounces butter
- 6 ounces baking chocolate (ideally 60% cacao)
- 2 egg whole
- 2 egg yolk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Spread butter in ramekins to grease the dishes.
- In a small bowl melt together chocolate and butter in the microwave. Melt for 30 seconds and stir, and repeat until chocolate and butter are melted.
- Whisk together eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until they are lighter in color and foamy.
- Add melted chocolate to the egg mixture.
- Stir in vanilla extract, salt, and flour.
- Pour batter into the ramekins.
- Cover dishes with plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes. You can refrigerate these for up to 4 hours.
- Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 12 to 15 minutes. The tops will be firm, but the insides will be melting.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve with a scoop of ice cream if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 759 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 759kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 61g | 94% |
| Saturated Fat | 37g | 185% |
| Cholesterol | 184mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 509mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 393mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 1245IU | 25% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 8.2mg | 46% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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