Molten Chocolate Cakes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 ounces unsalted butter.
02 - 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped.
03 - 1 teaspoon espresso powder.
04 - 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar.
05 - 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar.
06 - 1 large egg, room temperature.
07 - 1 egg yolk, room temperature.
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
09 - 1/4 cup flour.
10 - 1/8 teaspoon salt.

# Instructions:

01 - Heat oven to 450°F. Grease two 6-ounce ramekins and place on baking sheet.
02 - Microwave butter and chocolate in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Stir in espresso powder.
03 - Whisk both sugars into chocolate mixture. Add egg, yolk, and vanilla, mixing well.
04 - Gently mix in flour and salt just until combined. Don't overmix.
05 - Divide batter between ramekins. Bake 11-12 minutes until edges are firm but center jiggles slightly.
06 - Cool exactly 1 minute. Carefully invert onto plates and serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - Best served immediately while centers are molten.
02 - Can top with chocolate shavings and berries.

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