Molten Chocolate Cake

1. 1 Dark chocolatepack 90 g ≈ $2.50 50 g
2. 2 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.60 40 g
3. 3 Eggspack 10 pcs ≈ $1.89 1 pcs
4. 4 Sugar 25 g
5. 5 Wheat flour 15 g
6. 6 Cocoa powder 2 g
7. 7 Salt to taste

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Melt the chocolate and butter² over a double boiler or in 20-second bursts in the microwave, stirring until smooth, then let cool slightly.

2. Whisk the eggs³ with sugar and a pinch of salt for 3 minutes until pale and fluffy.

3. Gently fold in the melted chocolate, sift in the flour, and mix just until combined.

4. Grease the ramekins with butter², dust with cocoa powder, and fill with batter. Chill until ready to serve.

5. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 9–10 minutes (11 if chilled): edges set, center jiggles. Let sit 1 minute, invert onto a plate, and serve with ice cream.