Air Fryer Molten Chocolate Cake

Name: Air Fryer Molten Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 40 g of dark chocolate; 30 g of butter; 30 g of sugar; 1 eggs; 15 g of flour; 1 pinch of salt

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This convection cooking method gives a thin outer crust while keeping a molten center, faster than in a conventional oven. 🍫 The texture is a contrast: crisp on the surface and gooey inside. Ideal for a last-minute dessert with no long preheating.

Total time: 23 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 8 min
Rest: 2 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.80

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 6

servings

Estimated cost €0.80

Equipment

Whisk
Bowl
Wooden spoon
Ramekins
Air fryer

Instructions

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Preheat your air fryer to 350 °F for .

In a bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter (double boiler or microwave). Stir until smooth.
Add the sugar to the chocolate-butter mixture and whisk until fully combined.
Add the egg and mix vigorously to make the batter smooth.
Add the flour and the pinch of salt, then gently mix just until no streaks of flour remain.
Butter and flour a ramekin (ceramic or high-temperature-safe silicone). Pour in the batter until it is three-quarters full.
Place the ramekin in the air fryer basket. Cook at 350 °F for , depending on the power of your appliance.
Carefully remove the ramekin (it is very hot) and let cool for before turning out or serving straight from the ramekin.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

250kcal

Protein4 g6%
Carbs22 g35%
Fat16 g58%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

🔥 Fan power varies from one air fryer to another (Ninja, Philips, etc.). After 8 minutes, gently shake the basket: the center of the cake should still jiggle like a pudding (a sign the middle is molten), while the edges should be set. If the whole thing jiggles, add 1 to 2 minutes.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Once baked. Wrap individually. Up to 1 month. Thaw, then reheat.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 2-3 days max in the fridge in an airtight container.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The batter can be made the day before. Store in the fridge. Bake just before serving.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Air fryer or oven: 5-7 min at 160°C. Microwave: 30-45 sec on medium power to soften.

Variations

Serve straight from the ramekin.
Let cool for 2 minutes before turning out.
Use a ceramic ramekin or a high-temperature silicone one.

Mistakes to avoid

Forgetting to preheat: 3 minutes at 180 °C.
Overmixing: fold gently after adding the flour.
Handling the ramekin with bare hands: it is very hot.

Frequently asked questions

Comment faire un fondant à l'airfryer ?

Preheat for 3 minutes at 180 °C, melt the chocolate and butter, add the sugar, then the egg, flour and salt, pour three-quarters full into a buttered and floured ramekin, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.

Comment obtenir un cœur liquide ?

Convection cooking forms a thin crust while keeping the center molten, faster than in an oven. Allow 8 to 10 minutes at 180 °C depending on the power of your appliance.

Quel ramequin utiliser ?

A ceramic or high-temperature-safe silicone ramekin, buttered and floured, filled three-quarters full. Take it out carefully: it is very hot.

Combien de temps le laisser tiédir ?

Let it cool for 2 minutes before turning it out, or serve it straight from the ramekin. The recipe makes one serving with 40 g of dark chocolate.