Description
A rich chocolate cake with a molten strawberry center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup strawberry puree
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Butter and flour two 6-ounce ramekins.
- In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and bittersweet chocolate together. Stir until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and salt until pale and slightly thickened.
- Gradually whisk the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined.
- Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Divide half of the batter between the two prepared ramekins.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of strawberry puree into the center of each ramekin.
- Top with the remaining batter, ensuring the puree is covered.
- Place the ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still soft.
- Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute before inverting them onto serving plates.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a smoother puree, strain the strawberries after blending.
- You can make the batter ahead of time and refrigerate it. Bake for an extra 1-2 minutes if baking from cold.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 14 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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