8 Ball
Dive into the rich, decadent world of the "8 Ball" dessert—a molten lava cake with a playful twist. Perfectly crafted for chocolate lovers, this indulgent treat combines the deep, velvety allure of dark chocolate with a luxuriously molten center that oozes with every bite. The cake is delicately topped with fondant decorations designed to resemble a classic billiard 8 ball, making it as visually stunning as it is delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep and 10 minutes in the oven, this dessert is surprisingly easy to make yet sure to impress at any gathering. Serve these warm lava cakes immediately, and delight in the combination of their gooey chocolate core and clever edible artistry. Keywords: molten lava cake, chocolate dessert, 8 ball cake, easy chocolate recipes, fondant decoration, decadent dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 100 grams powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 50 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (for dusting)
- 100 grams white fondant (for decorating)
- 1 teaspoon black food coloring
- 1 piece edible marker (black, for writing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) and grease 4 individual ramekins or small oven-safe bowls. Dust them with cocoa powder, tapping out any excess.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and dark chocolate together in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until combined and slightly frothy.
Gradually fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring gently.
Sift the all-purpose flour into the bowl and fold it into the batter until there are no lumps.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about three-quarters of the way full.
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft and slightly jiggly.
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute before running a knife around the edges to loosen them. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a serving plate and gently remove the cake.
While the cakes are cooling slightly, knead the white fondant with black food coloring until it’s evenly black. Roll out the fondant and cut small circles to mimic the '8 ball' design. Use the edible black marker to draw the number '8' on smaller white fondant circles.
Adorn the top of each cake with the fondant designs, placing them off-center on the surface to resemble an 8 ball. Serve immediately to enjoy the warm molten center!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2879 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.4 g | 220% | |
| Saturated Fat | 94.6 g | 473% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 962 mg | 321% | |
| Sodium | 232 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 308.2 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.7 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 218.6 g | ||
| Protein | 37.5 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 23.8 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 1448 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
