Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
These are rich, decadent, and made perfectly in an air fryer. With a gooey centre that melts as you cut into them, these cakes are an irresistible dessert for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
- 100g dark chocolate
- 10g cocoa powder
- 100g butter
- 2 eggs
- 70g caster sugar
- 50g plain flour
Method
- Prepare the mixture:
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl, then remove from the heat and stir in the butter until smooth and combined.
- Add the melted chocolate and butter mixture to the whisked eggs and sugar. Fold gently to combine.
- Add dry ingredients:
- Sift the plain flour and cocoa powder into the mixture. Gently fold until everything is well combined and smooth.
- Cook in the air fryer:
- Divide the mixture evenly between 4 ramekins.
- Preheat your air fryer to 160°C.
- Place the ramekins in the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes, until the cakes have a set outer shell with a gooey centre.
- Serve:
- Allow the cakes to cool for a minute before serving, then enjoy them warm with the melted chocolate centre.
Chef’s Tips:
- Timing: Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer’s performance. Start checking at 12 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- Serving suggestion: These cakes pair beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: ~350 kcal
- Protein: ~5 g
- Fat: ~25 g
- Carbohydrates: ~30 g