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Decadent Chocolate Lava Cake with Molten Center Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Total Time: 29 minutes
  • Yield: 4 individual cakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Description

This Chocolate Lava Cake recipe features rich, moist chocolate cakes with indulgent molten centers. Perfect for chocoholics, these individual cakes combine smooth melted chocolate and butter with fluffy eggs and sugar, baked to perfection to create a decadent dessert with a gooey middle.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Lava Cake

  • 4 ounces dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Melt Chocolate and Butter: Gently melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently until smooth and fully combined.
  2. Whisk Eggs and Sugar: In a separate bowl, vigorously whisk the whole eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes pale, thick, and slightly frothy.
  3. Combine Mixtures: Slowly add the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg and sugar mixture, folding carefully to incorporate without losing airiness.
  4. Fold in Flour: Sift the all-purpose flour over the mixture and gently fold it in until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain the cake’s light texture.
  5. Prepare Ramekins: Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and lightly dust with cocoa powder or flour to prevent sticking.
  6. Pour Batter: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake: Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft and slightly jiggly.
  8. Cool Slightly and Serve: Allow the cakes to cool for 1-2 minutes before carefully running a knife around the edges and inverting onto dessert plates. Serve warm to enjoy the molten chocolate center.

Notes

  • Use good quality dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa for best flavor.
  • Do not overbake or the molten center will solidify.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and ensure chocolate is dairy-free.
  • You can garnish with powdered sugar, fresh berries, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Find it online: https://recipes.mbeams.com/decadent-chocolate-lava-cake-with-molten-center-recipe/