Molten Chocolate Cake

Yield 1X: 88.25 oz Allergens:
Portion: 1 oz Gluten, dairy, chocolate
Portions: 16.0
Shelf life: 5 days
Date: 12.4.22
Prep Recipe Ingredient 1 X 2 X
lb oz/each lb oz/each
For the ganache centers
Dark chocolate callets 8.00 1
Cream 6.00 12.00
For the batter
Dark chocolate callets 1 12.00 3 8.00
Whole butter 14.00 1 12.00
Eggs (each) 8.00 1
Egg yolks (each) 8.00 1
Sugar 14.00 1 12.00
AP flour 2.25 4.50

Carefully measure and prepare all ingredients. First, make the ganache. Bring the cream to a simmer, then pour over the chocolate callets. Allow to soften, then stir until smooth. Transfer to a container, and chill until firm. Reserve.

  • Preheat oven to 375° convection. Grease & dust molds with sugar.
    Melt chocolate and butter over a water bath. Stir well until smooth, then leave to cool for 5 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks and sugar. Add the melted chocolate into the eggs, and mix until combined.
  • Add flour and fold through until just combined. Do not over-mix.
  • Pour or scoop the batter into prepared moulds until it reaches ⅓ of the way up.
  • Place one teaspoon ball of ganache into middle of batter. Top with more batter to 1/4″ from top.
  • Place the moulds on a sheetpan and bake for 20 minutes, or until the tops spring back when gently touched.
  • Cool for 10 minutes, then turn over onto a coo sheetpan. Tap base then gently remove each mold.

Cool completely. Wrap in plastic, and transfer to a storage container and cover. Label, date, and initial. Store refrigerated. Reheat in microwave for ?? Seconds. Serve with creme anglaise, cocoa powder, and a strawberry cut in half.