Molten Heart Chocolate Cake

http://api.foodnetwork.ca/images/dmm/M/O/Molten_Heart_Chocolate_Cake_002.jpg

Rate this Recipe

3.92 91 Users

Additional information on this Recipe from Food Network Canada

Courtesy of

Recipes from this Episode

Rich and delicious, perfect for any special occasion.

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 12 minutes
Yield: 8

With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Generously butter 8 ramekins and dust the insides with sugar. Set aside.
In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and butter. Set aside and let cool. Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture turns pale, doubles in volume and falls from the beaters in ribbons, about 6 minutes. On low speed, blend in the melted chocolate mixture. Add the flour and mix for about 1 minute. Divide the batter among the ramekins and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes. Immediately invert each ramekin onto a plate and unmould. The centre should be slightly runny.
Note: You can store the cake batter in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 2 or 3 days. However, the cooking time for cakes made with cold batter will be 15 minutes instead of 12 minutes.

Place the bananas cut side up on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar. With a crème brûlée torch or under a preheated broiler, quickly caramelize the sugar. Place a banana half on each cake. Serve immediately.