Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them with cocoa powder, tapping out the excess. Place them on a baking sheet.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth. Allow it to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
- Stir in the vanilla extract into the egg mixture.
- Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly until well combined.
- Sift the all-purpose flour and salt over the chocolate mixture. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft. The tops should look set.
- Remove from the oven and let the cakes rest for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently lift them off.
- Serve immediately while the centers are still gooey. Enjoy with a dusting of powdered sugar, fresh berries, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
For a variation, try adding a tablespoon of espresso powder to the chocolate mixture for a mocha flavor.
