Warm Chocolate Lava Cakes 1769495703334 Geku
A decadent dessert featuring a rich, molten chocolate center encased in a delicate, buttery sponge cake.

Total
27 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 6 ounces High-quality bittersweet chocolate (60% cacao)
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 whole Large eggs
- 2 yolks Large egg yolks
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 pinch Salt
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Cocoa powder(optional)
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and a light dusting of cocoa powder.
- 2
In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt the bittersweet chocolate and butter together until completely smooth.
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, beat the 2 whole eggs, 2 egg yolks, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until thick and pale yellow.
- 4
Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined.
- 5
Sift the flour over the batter and fold it in lightly; do not overmix or the cake will become tough.
- 6
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins and place them on a baking sheet.
- 7
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the sides are firm but the center still jiggles slightly when shaken.
- 8
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then run a thin knife around the edges and invert onto dessert plates.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
445
22% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 32 g |
| Fat | 34 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 85 mg |
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