Description

Experience the ultimate molten dessert with this clever recipe that utilizes a pre-chilled ganache core to guarantee a perfectly oozy center every time. Rich dark chocolate and a velvety texture make these cakes an impressive yet simple treat for any chocolate lover.

Ingredients

150g Dark chocolate chips (50% cocoa)
115g Unsalted butter, cubed
2 Fresh eggs
2 Egg yolks
50g Caster sugar
2 tablespoons (16g) All-purpose flour
60ml Heavy cream
Cocoa powder for dusting

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Instructions

Combine chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 20-second bursts until smooth, then chill for 3 hours and scoop into small balls.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) or 180°C (350°F) for fan-forced ovens, then grease pudding moulds with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
Melt the remaining chocolate chips and butter together in the microwave using 30-second bursts, stirring until glossy, and let cool for 5 minutes.
Whisk the eggs, extra yolks, and caster sugar in a separate bowl until combined, then stir in the melted chocolate mixture.
Gently fold the all-purpose flour into the batter with a spatula, fill the moulds one-third full, and place a ganache ball in the center.
Top with the remaining batter, bake for 20 minutes until the tops spring back, let stand for 2 minutes, and carefully unmould onto a plate.

Notes

For the smoothest batter, ensure your eggs are at room temperature before you begin mixing. If you are short on time, spreading the ganache in a shallow dish will help it firm up much faster in the refrigerator.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: International