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Hot Chocolate Cake (molten‑style traybake)

Hot Chocolate Cake: 7 Ways to Indulge in Blissful Decadence

  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and indulgent hot chocolate cake with a molten center, perfect for chocolate lovers.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 200g dark chocolate
  • 150g unsalted butter
  • 200g granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 100g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Grease a traybake pan.
  3. Melt the dark chocolate and butter together.
  4. Whisk in the sugar until combined.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition.
  6. Stir in the flour, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
  9. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Serve warm for a molten effect.
  • Pair with vanilla ice cream.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Hot Chocolate Cake, molten-style traybake, chocolate dessert