Servings & Timing
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients List
- 150g dark/plain chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), broken into pieces
- 115g butter, plus extra for greasing
- 2 large eggs
- 100g caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 25g plain flour
Optional: a pinch of chilli powder for a subtle spicy kick
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Preheat & Prepare
Preheat the oven to 190°C / 375°F (Gas Mark 5). Grease four oven-safe ramekins or pudding cups with butter. -
Melt Chocolate & Butter
Place the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of gently simmering water. Let melt slowly, then stir until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside. -
Whisk Eggs & Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, caster sugar, and vanilla extract using an electric whisk until thick, pale, and fluffy. -
Combine
Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until fully combined. -
Add Flour
Sift the flour over the batter and fold in gently, taking care not to knock out too much air. -
Bake
Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared ramekins. Place them on a baking tray and bake for 12–15 minutes.
The tops should look set, but the puddings should still have a slight wobble in the center. -
Serve Immediately
Serve straight from the oven for that perfect molten middle.
Serving Suggestions
- Fresh summer berries
- Lightly whipped cream
- Vanilla ice cream
- A dusting of cocoa powder
Tips & Variations
- Make Ahead: Prepare up to 1 day in advance. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
- Extra Rich: Use 85% dark chocolate for a deeper flavor.
- Spiced Version: Add a pinch of chilli or cinnamon to the melted chocolate.
- Perfect Center: Do not overbake—timing is the secret to the molten middle.
Nutrition (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: 565 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 48.7g
- Protein: 6.1g
- Fat: 37.6g
- Saturated Fat: 22.7g
- Sugar: 44.4g
- Salt: 0.66g
