Make this delectable molten chocolate cake and your heart won’t be the only thing melting this Valentine’s Day! I developed this recipe with ultimate decadence in mind. It’s a sultry treat that combines all of my favourite things — eggs, butter, sugar and flour — into the richest, most delicious end to any meal.

The recipe makes enough for four, but be warned, it’s sure to inspire the passions! The kicker is that it’s simple as can be to make: Just whisk, melt, fold in and bake, for a total of 20 short minutes of prep. In other words, you’ll have plenty of time left over to write those Valentine’s cards.

Molten Chocolate Cake

3 eggs

2 egg yolks

3 tbsp (45 mL) sugar

1/2 cup (125 mL) unsalted butter

4 oz (115 g) dark chocolate, chopped

1/3 cup (80 mL) unbleached all-purpose flour

With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 375 F/190 C.

Generously butter and flour four 1/2 cup (125 mL) ramekins.

In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy.

In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add chocolate and stir until melted. Gently stir in egg mixture. Fold in flour.

Divide among the ramekins and bake for 10 minutes.

Unmould immediately onto plates. The centre of the cakes should be runny. Garnish with red berries and icing sugar, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

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