Decadent Chocolate Cakes with Molten Centers

These chocolate cakes with liquid centers are the ultimate dessert for any chocolate lover. The warm, gooey center oozes out when you cut into the cake, creating a luxurious and decadent experience. Perfect for dinner parties or date nights, these cakes are sure to impress.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and grease four ramekins with butter.
2. Melt the butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until pale and thick.
4. Fold in the melted chocolate mixture, flour, and salt until combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
6. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute before carefully inverting the cakes onto plates.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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