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Chocolate Molten Lava Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Jane
  • Total Time: 24 min
  • Yield: 4 cakes
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich, decadent chocolate cake with a gooey molten center — the ultimate romantic or restaurant-style dessert you can make at home in under 30 minutes. This classic chocolate molten lava cake combines smooth melted chocolate with a light, fluffy cake exterior, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a luxurious dessert.

Ingredients

Chocolate Mixture

  • 4 oz (115 g) semi-sweet chocolate
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter

Cake Batter

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

For Preparation

  • Butter and cocoa powder for greasing ramekins

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ramekins: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Generously grease four ramekins with butter and dust them lightly with cocoa powder to prevent sticking and add a subtle chocolate hint.
  2. Melt Chocolate and Butter: Melt the semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter together using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  3. Whisk Eggs and Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light in color and thick in texture, which ensures a fluffy cake.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Slowly stir the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the whisked eggs and sugar, then gently fold in the all-purpose flour without overmixing to maintain the cake’s delicate texture.
  5. Fill Ramekins and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the cake edges are set but the centers remain soft and slightly jiggly, ensuring the molten lava center.
  6. Serve Immediately: Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate to release the cake, serving immediately to enjoy the warm, gooey molten center.

Notes

  • Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to complement the rich chocolate flavor.
  • Do not overbake, or the molten center will solidify and lose its gooey texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 14 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://cookingmomy.com/chocolate-molten-lava-cake-recipe/