Molten Chocolate Cake is a decadent dessert with a gooey, melted center that oozes out when you cut into it. It’s rich, indulgent, and surprisingly easy to make. This is the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort. The outside is soft and cakey, while the inside remains molten and warm, creating the ultimate chocolate experience.
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Butter four ramekins and dust them with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
Melt the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler method). Stir until smooth, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla extract together until light and frothy.
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
Gently fold in the flour and salt using a spatula until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling each about ¾ of the way.
Bake for 12 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still soft. The cakes should have a slight jiggle in the middle.
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute before carefully inverting them onto plates. Serve immediately for the full molten effect.
For an extra luxurious touch, add a square of chocolate in the center of the batter in each ramekin before baking for an even gooier center. You can make the batter ahead of time and refrigerate it. Just bake for an additional minute or two if using cold batter. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a perfect pairing.