Molten Chocolate Cake
Immagine generata dall'IA
Vegetariano French

Molten Chocolate Cake

Individual French-style chocolate cakes with a softly set exterior and a warm, flowing dark-chocolate center. A brief rest after baking makes them easy to turn out while preserving their signature molten texture.

32 min 4 porzioni Medium
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Come preparare

1
Heat the oven to 220°C. Butter four 180 ml ramekins thoroughly, then dust each with a little flour, tapping out the excess. Set them on a small baking sheet.
2
Melt the butter and chopped chocolate together in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring until glossy and completely smooth. Remove from the heat and cool for 3 minutes.
Glossy melted chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl Immagine generata dall'IA
3
Whisk the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a separate bowl for 2–3 minutes, until the mixture is slightly thickened and the sugar begins to dissolve.
4
Whisk the warm chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until uniform. Fold in the flour just until no dry streaks remain; do not overmix.
5
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake on the middle rack for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are firm and risen but the centers still quiver when gently shaken.
6
Rest the ramekins for 1 minute. Run a thin knife around each edge, invert onto warm dessert plates, and lift away the ramekin. Serve immediately while the centers are flowing.
Plated molten chocolate cake with a flowing center Immagine generata dall'IA

Perché questa ricetta funziona

A hot oven sets the outer ring quickly while the butter-rich chocolate batter remains fluid in the center. A small amount of flour provides enough structure to unmold the cakes without turning them into ordinary chocolate sponge.

Conservazione e riscaldamento

Come conservarla

Cover unbaked filled ramekins and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Baked cakes are best served immediately; refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Come riscaldarla

Reheat a chilled baked cake in a 160°C oven for 6–8 minutes, just until warmed through. The center may be less molten after reheating.

Nutrizione / porzione

500kcal
8,20 gproteine
34,77 gcarboidrati
36,85 ggrassi
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Pubblicata il 15 ago 2026 · aggiornata il 16 ago 2026