Chocolate Cakes Baked in Jars

The chocolate cakes baked in jars are a delicious dessert and surprisingly simple to make. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

• 100 g dark chocolate
• 80 g butter
• 2 eggs
• 50 g sugar
• 20 g flour
• Cocoa powder (for dusting)
• Butter and sugar (for the jars)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 160 °C (fan-assisted, otherwise 180 °C in static oven).
2. Lightly butter and sugar 4 jars of about 125 ml each.
3. Melt the chocolate together with the butter in a bain-marie, being careful not to burn the chocolate.
4. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until you get a light and frothy mixture.
5. Add the sifted flour to the egg mixture and mix gently.
6. Then incorporate the melted chocolate.
7. Pour the mixture into the jars, filling them about three-quarters full.
8. Place the jars in a baking tray and pour hot water into it, until it reaches about half the height of the jars.
9. Bake and cook in the jar for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cakes are puffed and cooked just right (they should remain moist inside).
10. Remove the jars from the oven and let them cool slightly.

Before serving, dust the cakes with cocoa powder. You can accompany these delights with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a contrast of flavors and temperatures.

Trivia

Jar cooking is a technique that allows for gentle and even cooking, preserving moisture and intensifying flavors. It is perfect for desserts like this, where the inside remains soft and creamy while the outside cooks perfectly.