TJ's Quick Chocolate Lava Cakes
Trader Joe'sTJ's Quick Chocolate Lava Cakes
Ingredients
For the Lava Cakes
- 4 ounces Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Bar, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
For Serving (Optional)
- 1 pint Trader Joe's Vanilla Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert (SKU: 081238)
- as needed powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grease and lightly dust four 6-ounce ramekins with cocoa powder. Tap out any excess.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Bar and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth. This should take about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the large eggs, large egg yolks, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until light and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Gradually whisk the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly jiggly. The tops should look firm but the inside will be molten.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Carefully remove the ramekins from the oven. Let them cool for 1 minute, then invert each cake onto a serving plate. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve immediately with a scoop of Trader Joe's Vanilla Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert (SKU: 081238).
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Trader Joe'sTJ's Quick Chocolate Lava Cakes
Ingredients
For the Lava Cakes
- 4 ounces Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Bar, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
For Serving (Optional)
- 1 pint Trader Joe's Vanilla Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert (SKU: 081238)
- as needed powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grease and lightly dust four 6-ounce ramekins with cocoa powder. Tap out any excess.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Bar and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth. This should take about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the large eggs, large egg yolks, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until light and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Gradually whisk the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly jiggly. The tops should look firm but the inside will be molten.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Carefully remove the ramekins from the oven. Let them cool for 1 minute, then invert each cake onto a serving plate. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve immediately with a scoop of Trader Joe's Vanilla Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert (SKU: 081238).
⏱️ 3 min