A delightful dessert featuring a warm, gooey center and a creamy topping, perfect for any occasion.
Author:anna
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
4 oz Semisweet chocolate baking bar, finely chopped
1/2 cup Heavy cream
1/2 cup Cake flour
2 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa (plus extra for dusting)
1 tsp Baking soda
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 cup Salted butter, melted
1/2 cup Granulated sugar
1/4 cup Buttermilk
1 tbsp Red liquid food coloring
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1 tsp Apple cider vinegar
1 large Egg yolk
4 oz Cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup Powdered sugar
1/2 cup Heavy cream, whipped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate with 1/2 cup heavy cream. Microwave until smooth.
Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mix melted butter with granulated sugar, then add buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla, apple cider vinegar, and egg yolk, stirring until smooth.
Combine all ingredients: Gradually add dry mixture to wet mixture, then fold in melted chocolate until just combined.
Fill ramekins: Divide batter evenly among ramekins, filling them about three-quarters full.
Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
Cool slightly: Let cakes cool in ramekins for 1-2 minutes before unmolding.
Make the topping: Mix softened cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla, folding in whipped cream.
Serve: Unmold cakes and top with creamy mixture, garnishing as desired.
Notes
Serve slightly warm for the best molten center. Pair with ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.