Dark Chocolate Molten Cakes
Indulge in these rich and gooey dark chocolate molten cakes, perfect for a decadent dessert!
Ingredients:
Combine:
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
Melt:
1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, cubed
6 oz. bittersweet bar chocolate, chopped (70% cocoa)
1 ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
Beat:
3 eggs
3 egg yolks
6 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour, sifted
¾ tsp. instant espresso powder
½ tsp. table salt
Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
2️⃣ Prepare Ramekins:
Combine 2 Tbsp. butter, 2 Tbsp. sugar, and cocoa powder. Generously coat eight 4-oz. ramekins with the butter-cocoa mixture. Arrange the ramekins on a baking sheet.
3️⃣ Melt Butter and Chocolate:
Melt 1 ½ sticks butter and the chopped chocolate in a double boiler until nearly smooth. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let the mixture cool for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4️⃣ Beat Eggs and Sugar:
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