Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
Ingredients
- 100 g dark chocolate
- 100 g unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 20 g all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional for Serving
- as needed powdered sugar
- as needed fresh berries
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Thoroughly grease and flour 4 ramekins, each approximately 8 cm in diameter.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 180
- 2
In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (using a double boiler method) or in a microwave, melt together the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Stir the mixture until it is smooth and well combined. Allow this mixture to cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the large eggs, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Continue whisking until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Gently fold the slightly cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Continue folding until the ingredients are just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt over the wet mixture. Gently fold these dry ingredients into the batter until no streaks of flour remain. Avoid overmixing to maintain the cake's tenderness.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Divide the prepared batter evenly among the four greased and floured ramekins. Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. The lava cakes are ready when their edges are set but the center remains slightly jiggly.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 180
- 7
Carefully remove the lava cakes from the oven and let them rest for 1 to 2 minutes. Then, invert each lava cake onto a serving plate. If desired, dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with fresh berries.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
- 100 g dark chocolate
- 100 g unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 20 g all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional for Serving
- as needed powdered sugar
- as needed fresh berries
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Thoroughly grease and flour 4 ramekins, each approximately 8 cm in diameter.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 180 - 2
In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (using a double boiler method) or in a microwave, melt together the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Stir the mixture until it is smooth and well combined. Allow this mixture to cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the large eggs, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Continue whisking until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Gently fold the slightly cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Continue folding until the ingredients are just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt over the wet mixture. Gently fold these dry ingredients into the batter until no streaks of flour remain. Avoid overmixing to maintain the cake's tenderness.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Divide the prepared batter evenly among the four greased and floured ramekins. Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. The lava cakes are ready when their edges are set but the center remains slightly jiggly.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 180 - 7
Carefully remove the lava cakes from the oven and let them rest for 1 to 2 minutes. Then, invert each lava cake onto a serving plate. If desired, dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with fresh berries.
⏱️ 2 min