Warm Chocolate Molten Cakes Recipe

Name: Warm Chocolate Molten Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate (good quality); 2/3 cup unsalted butter; 1/3 cup white sugar; 6 egg yolks; 3 egg whites; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; For coating moulds; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons cocoa powder

Servings: persons

6 ounces bittersweet chocolate (good quality)
2/3 cup unsalted butter
1/3 cup white sugar
6 egg yolks
3 egg whites
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
For coating moulds
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cocoa powder

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2
Butter six 6-ounce custard cups, souffle dishes or other moulds.
3
Mix the 2 Tbsp sugar and cocoa powder together and dust the inside of each mould.
4
Set aside.
5
Melt chocolate and 2/3 cup butter together over low heat.
6
Cool slightly.
7
Beat together 1/3 cup sugar and egg yolks with electric mixer or hand beater until thick and creamy (about 4 minutes).
8
Pour into chocolate mixture and beat together for about 4 minutes until smooth and creamy.
9
In a separate bowl, beat egg whites on medium to high speed until they form stiff peaks (about 3 minutes).
10
Fold egg whites into chocolate mixture along with flour.
11
Pour into moulds.
12
Bake for 7 minutes until edges are set, but centre is still jiggly.
13
Cool for 5 minutes and carefully remove to serving dishes.
14
Serve with whipped cream or good quality French Vanilla or Coffee ice cream.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate (good quality), 2/3 cup unsalted butter, 1/3 cup white sugar, 6 egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Warm Chocolate Molten Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Warm Chocolate Molten Cakes

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