Choco Lava Cake

Lori Wilson

Chocolate lava cakes are small, individually baked chocolate cakes with a warm, runny center that flows out when cut open. The key is pulling them from the oven at just the right moment — a minute or two too long and the molten middle sets. They take about 30 minutes start to finish, making them a practical choice for a special dessert.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Course Dessert

Cuisine French

Servings cakes

Calories 590 kcal

Equipment

Oven
Mixing Bowls
Whisk
Ramekins

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter preferably European, for superior richness
1 cup dark chocolate bittersweet, finely chopped
2 large eggs room temperature
2 large egg yolks room temperature
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour sifted

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease the ramekins with butter, then dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
Melt the butter and chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until thick and pale. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
Gently fold the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, maintaining the airiness. Add the sifted flour and fold until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
Allow the cakes to cool slightly in the ramekins for 1-2 minutes before inverting onto a plate. Serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra luxurious center, insert a small square of chocolate into the center of the batter before baking.
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for easier incorporation and a smoother batter.
For those avoiding gluten, a 1:1 gluten-free flour substitute works excellently.

Nutrition

Calories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 9gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 247mgSodium: 52mgPotassium: 368mgFiber: 5gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 984IUCalcium: 64mgIron: 6mg

Keyword choco lava cake, Dessert, Molten Chocolate Cake

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