Nutella Lava Cake
Nutella lava cakes have a soft chocolate exterior with a warm, flowing hazelnut-chocolate center that spills out when you cut into them. The trick is freezing a spoonful of Nutella before baking so the center stays liquid while the outside sets. They bake in about 12 minutes and are best served immediately.
Equipment
- Ramekins
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Oven
Ingredients
- ½ cup Nutella use quality brand
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare the Ramekins: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust lightly with flour, shaking out the excess. This ensures the cakes will easily release once baked.
- Mix Nutella and Butter: In a mixing bowl, blend the Nutella and softened butter until smooth and creamy. This forms the base of our luxurious cake batter.
- Integrate Eggs: Add the eggs to the Nutella-butter mixture one at a time, whisking thoroughly until each is well incorporated, resulting in a silky consistency.
- Final Touches with Flour and Sugar: Gently fold in the confectioners' sugar and flour with a spatula until just combined, ensuring no lumps. Over-mixing can affect the cake's texture.
- Pour and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes or until the edges are set but the center remains soft.
- Serve Immediately: Let the cakes sit for a minute, then carefully invert onto plates. Serve while warm to enjoy the rich, molten Nutella center.
Notes
- Consider adding a sprinkle of sea salt for a contrast that enhances the sweetness of the Nutella.
- Experiment with adding a hint of espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 389kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 53mgPotassium: 197mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 491IUCalcium: 59mgIron: 2mg
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