Magma Chocolate Cake

How to Make Molten Chocolate Cake: A Step-by-Step Guide

Molten chocolate cake, with its gooey, lava-like center, is a decadent dessert that’s easier to make than you think. Here’s a simple recipe to achieve perfection.

Ingredients:

100g dark chocolate, chopped

100g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing

2 large eggs

2 egg yolks

60g caster sugar

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Pinch of salt

Cocoa powder, for dusting

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease two ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder, tapping out excess.

2. Melt Chocolate & Butter: In a heatproof bowl, melt chocolate and butter together over a double stir until smooth. Let cool slightly.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until thick and pale. Stir in the chocolate mixture.

4. Combine Dry & Bake: Sift flour and salt into the wet mixture, gently fold until just combined. Divide batter between ramekins.

5. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are firm but the center jiggles slightly. Let rest for 1 minute, then invert onto plates. Serve warm, dusted with cocoa powder or paired with vanilla ice cream.

Tip: For an extra-rich twist, add a splash of espresso to the chocolate mixture. Enjoy your molten masterpiece!