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Molten chocolate puddings
Makes 12 Cakes, Bread and Pastries
For the chocolate cake
- 250g unsalted butter, chopped
- 300g dark chocolate, chopped
- 2tbsp cocoa powder, sifted
- 125ml milk
- 6 eggs
- 220g caster sugar
- 85g brown sugar
- 150g plain flour, sifted
To serve
- berries
- double cream
Method
Place the butter and chocolate in a medium saucepan over a low heat and stir until melted and smooth. Stir in the cocoa powder and milk, then set aside to cool slightly.
Whisk the eggs and both sugars in an electric mixer on high speed for 12-15 minutes or until pale, thick and creamy.
Add the chocolate mixture to the egg mix and whisk, scraping down the sides of the bowl, until just combined. Reduce the speed to low, add the our and whisk until just combined.
Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/ Gas 6. Heat a baking tray for 5 minutes. Lightly grease the moulds or ramekins and pour 125ml cake mixture into each one. Transfer to the baking tray and bake for 12 minutes or until just set to the touch.
Allow the puddings to cool in the moulds for 1 minute, then turn out onto serving plates. Dust with cocoa and serve immediately, topped with berries and double cream.
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