a simple flourless cake that can be created in little portions for each of your guests. a moist, molten cake made of rich chocolate. a simple dessert on Valentine’s Day.
| Prep Time: | 10 mins |
| Cook Time: | 20 mins |
| Additional Time: | 5 mins |
| Total Time: | 35 mins |
| Servings: | 2 |
| Yield: | 2 6-ounce ramekins |
Ingredients
- 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet baking chocolate
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon red wine
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease the bottom and sides of two 6-ounce ramekins.
- Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in wine and vanilla. Whisk in powdered sugar and ginger until smooth. Allow to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk in eggs and egg yolk. Pour mixture into the prepared ramekins.
- Bake in the preheated oven until sides are firm and centers are soft, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 1 minute, then loosen edges with a knife and invert each ramekin onto a serving plate. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 1042 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 96 g |
| Cholesterol | 410 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Saturated Fat | 42 g |
| Sodium | 81 mg |
| Sugars | 90 g |
| Fat | 71 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |