Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1/4 cup sugar, separated
  • 1/4 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup AP flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (kosher would work too)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (freshly ground is best)
  • 1/4 cup soy milk (or regular milk)
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream or creme fraiche
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon brewed coffee, to enhance chocolate flavor
  • sprinkles of sea salt for garnish
  • powdered sugar for garnish

Method

  • Spray four ramekins or small baking vessels with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In small bowl, whisk together 2 TBSP sugar and 2 TBSP cocoa powder. Set aside.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and the remaining 2 TBSPs sugar and cocoa powder in medium bowl.
  • Whisk soy milk, butter, sour cream, egg yolk and vanilla in small bowl until smooth. Pour into flour mixture, stirring until everything is incorporated and smooth. Don't over-mix because the gluten in the flour will start to perk up and develop, making the finished product taste gummy. Mix in the chocolate chips.
  • Spoon out batter into the sprayed ramekins. Top with cocoa mixture. Pour boiling water and coffee on top. Pop in oven and cook for about 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle sea salt and powdered sugar on top and serve with or without whipped cream, ice cream, etc.