Ingredients
6 total- 6 eggs
- 40 g of ground almonds
- 180 g of cacao, finely grated
- 200 g of unsalted butter
- 175 g of golden caster sugar
- 2 tsp of vanilla extract
Method
6 stepsStep 1
Preheat the oven to 160°C (fan). Grease 6-8 ramekins.
Step 2
Melt the cacao and butter by placing them, along with a 60g of the caster sugar, in a large heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
Step 3
Meanwhile, lightly beat the eggs with the remaining caster sugar and the vanilla extract in a bowl.
Step 4
Stir the ground almonds into the melted cacao and butter mixture.
Step 5
Gradually fold the cacao mixture into the egg mixture. Divide the mixture between the ramekins and bake for 12–15 minutes. The tops will rise and start splitting when they are ready. Serve at once.
Step 6
Willie ’s Tip: Try adding dried fruit soaked in alcohol (such as apricots in brandy or raisins in rum) for an adult twist.