Molten Nutella Lava Cakes for Two #valentinesDay

Molten Nutella cake for two: what more do you want on Valentines Day?
( um, er …Bradley Cooper).
Adulterated from Veggieandthebeast it all seems pretty easy and gooey ….and melt in your mouth.

You need for you and Bradley Cooper:

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chip bits
1 egg
1 egg yolk
3 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
2 tablespoons Nutella
2 teaspoons icing sugar to accessorise

• Preheat the oven to 200 .
• Liberally moisterise 2 x 175 ml ramekins – it’s crucial that the cakes don’t stick! She says “I used a paper towel to spread softened butter all around the inside of each ramekin. You can also sprinkle a little flour after you grease the ramekins, although the second time I made these I did not use flour and they slid right out”.
• Combine the butter and chocolate in a glass bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Stir until melted.
• In a separate bowl, beat the egg with the egg yolk, sugar and salt on high until thickened and pale like you in winter.
• This will take a good 3-4 minutes, so be patient. Scrape down the side of the bowl as needed.
• Whisk the cocoa powder into the melted chocolate, and then quickly whisk the mixture into the eggs. Don’t over mix – stop once everything is incorporated. A bit like getting dressed.
• Spoon the batter into the ramekins, then drop 1 tablespoon of Nutella into the centre of each ramekin.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the sides are firm and the centres are still soft, but not jiggly like you are in a bikini.
• A minute can make a big difference, so keep an eye on the cakes.
• Let the cakes cool for 1 minute in the ramekins, and then set a plate face-down on top of each ramekin. While wearing an oven mitt, carefully flip the ramekin and plate over. Let stand for 10 seconds and then carefully lift the ramekin.
• Accessorise with icing sugar and red berries and a dollop of cream : True Love !