Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 6 oz (170g) dark chocolate (70%), chopped
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp Grand Marnier or orange liqueur (optional)
- Edible gold dust or flakes for garnish
- Coarse sea salt for finishing
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease and flour four 6-oz ramekins.
- Melt butter and chocolate together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Whisk sugar, eggs, and egg yolks in a large bowl until pale and slightly thickened—about 3 minutes.
- Stir in chocolate mixture, then fold in flour and salt until just combined. Addliqueur if using.
- Divide batter evenly among ramekins. Place on a baking sheet.
- Bake 12–13 minutes until edges are firm but centers are still soft.
- Let cool 1–2 minutes, then invert onto plates.
- Garnish with gold flakes, sea salt, and mint before serving.
Notes
- For extra fantasy flair, pipe blackberry coulis around the base to resemble lava rivers.
- Do not overbake—centers should jiggle slightly when shaken.
- Make ahead: Prepare batter up to 3 hours ahead, covered, and refrigerated. Add 1–2 minutes to bake time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 365 Kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
