Chocolate Lava Cake

Rich individual chocolate cakes with a molten, gooey center that flows when cut - the ultimate indulgent dessert.

34Min

4Servings

685Cal

MediumLevel

VegetarianKid friendly

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Equipment

oven

bowl

pot

stove

whisk

spatula

plate

baking sheet

Ingredients

dark chocolate (70% cocoa)

200 g

butter

200 g

sugar

60 g

eggs (large)

4 pcs

all-purpose flour

85 g

salt

1 pinch

Instructions

Preheat oven

Preheat oven to 170°C.

5 min170°C

Melt chocolate and butter

Melt chocolate and butter until smooth.

5 minLow heat

Use a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals

Whisk eggs and sugar

Whisk eggs and sugar together.

3 min

Whisk until pale and slightly thickened

Combine mixtures

Mix the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.

2 min

Fold in flour and salt

Fold in flour and salt just until combined.

2 min

Do not overmix - stop when flour is just incorporated

Prepare ramekins

Grease ramekins with butter.

2 min

Fill ramekins

Pour batter into greased ramekins.

2 min

Bake the cakes

Bake for about 12 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still soft and gooey.

12 min170°Ctimer 12 min

Do not overbake - the center should jiggle slightly

Serve

Serve warm and enjoy!

1 min

Invert onto plate or serve directly in ramekin

Original recipe

InstagramRecipe by @bymesika

Storage

Fridge: 2 days

Freezer: 30 days

Reheat: Oven 180°C 5-7 minutes

Best served fresh. Can be frozen before baking and baked directly from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to bake time.

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