Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder or flour.
- In a heatproof bowl, combine chopped chocolate and butter. Melt over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until slightly thickened and pale.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
- Sift flour and salt over the batter and fold in until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
Baking and Serving
- Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12–14 minutes.
- Let the cakes sit for 1 minute, then run a knife around the edges to loosen.
- Invert ramekins onto plates, let sit for 10 seconds, then gently lift.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Notes
Don't overbake for a perfect gooey center. Chill batter in ramekins before baking if making ahead. For added flavor, consider vanilla extract or espresso powder.
