This incredibly sinful thing is just great stuff. We have a recommended baking time, but depending on your oven and size of the ramekins, some experimentation might be required to achieve the perfect balance between gooey and firmness.
8 servings
- 3 tbsp butter,softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 250 g unsweetened chocolate
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 large egg
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 8 ramekins sprayed with vegetable cooking spray or thinly coated with oil/butter
- Set a rack in the middle level of the oven and preheat to 390°F (200°C).
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler
- Beat the sugar and butter together at high speed with an electric beater for at least 5 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one by one. make sure that each egg is well mixed in after each addition.
- Also whisk in the vanilla using the electric beater.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold in the shifted flour and salt, followed by the melted chocolate.
- Divide the batter evenly among the ramekins.
- Bake for 12 minutes.
- Dig in while warm!
The batter can be left at room temperature for up to 2 hours before baking. Do not refrigerate as the batter solidifies easily.
Acknowledgment: This is an recipe adapted from The Illustrated Kitchen Bible.
