Ingredients
½ cup (115g) dark chocolate (70% or higher, because only the bold survive)
¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter
2 tbsp whiskey (Bourbon, Rye, or whatever fuels your mission)
¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour
¼ cup (50g) sugar
1 egg + 1 egg yolk (for that rich, explosive center)
½ tsp vanilla extract
A pinch of salt (because life’s all about balance—sweet and bitter!)
Optional: ½ tsp cayenne pepper or chili powder (if you want extra heat)
Powdered sugar or cocoa powder for dusting
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat & Prepare for Battle: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Grease two small ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder—because nobody wants to get caught in a sticky situation.
Step 2
Melt the Power Source: In a heatproof bowl in the microwave, melt the chocolate and butter together until smooth, using increments of 15 seconds. Once melted, stir in the whiskey and mix well—it should smell like victory.
Step 3
Prepare the Firepower: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, egg yolk, and sugar until the mixture turns pale and slightly frothy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 4
Combine & Lock In: Slowly mix the melted chocolate-whiskey combo into the egg mixture. Sift in the flour, salt, and optional cayenne for an extra explosive punch. Stir until just combined—don't overmix; this is a tactical mission.
Step 5
Load Up & Deploy: Pour the batter into the ramekins, filling them ¾ full.
Step 6
Mission: Bake & Escape: Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes. The edges should be firm, but the center should be molten.
Step 7
Cool & Flip: Let them rest for 1 minute, then carefully run a knife around the edges and flip onto plates.
Step 8
The Grand Explosion: Dust with powdered sugar or cocoa and serve with vanilla ice cream or whiskey-infused whipped cream (add a splash of whiskey to the whipped cream for an extra kick).
Step 9
DEVOUR like a one-man army who just walked away from an explosion without looking back.