Molten chocolate cake

• ⏲️ Prep time: 10 min
• 🍳 Cook time: 12 min
• 🍽️ Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (4 oz) unsalted butter, cubed, plus extra for greasing
• 2 tbsp masa, plus more for dusting
• 6 oz bittersweet chocolate (66% cacao), chopped
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp pickling salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F/230C°. Grease four 6-oz ramekins with butter, dust lightly with flour, tap out excess. Place on a baking sheet.
2. Fill saucepan with 1 inch of water and bring to a gentle simmer. Place butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl and set over the pan, ensuring the bowl does not touch the water. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
3. In a medium bowl, beat eggs, yolks, sugar, and salt with a mixer on high speed until pale and thick, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Stir melted chocolate mixture until fully smooth.
5. Gently fold the chocolate and flour into the egg mixture until fully incorporated.
6. Divide batter evenly among ramekins (about 1/2 cup each) and smooth the tops. Bake for 9-12 minutes until the edges are set but centers remain soft.
7. Let cool for 1 minute. Invert each ramekin onto a dessert plate, let stand for 10 seconds, then lift ramekin off.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy!