Nut-Free Chocolate Lava Cake
Indulge in the rich and gooey decadence of this Nut-Free Chocolate Lava Cake, a perfect dessert for chocolate lovers with dietary restrictions. Made with bittersweet chocolate, unsalted butter, and simple pantry staples like eggs, sugar, and flour, this recipe delivers a luxurious molten center that oozes with every forkful—without a single nut in sight. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick 12-minute bake, these irresistible individual cakes are perfect for a dinner party or romantic evening at home. Whether you’re avoiding nuts due to allergies or preferences, this easy-to-make treat offers the same irresistible allure of classic chocolate lava cake while being completely nut-free. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert that’s unforgettable!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams bittersweet chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 2 units large eggs
- 2 units large egg yolks
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 50 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- as needed cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Lightly coat four ramekins with cooking spray and place them on a baking tray.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter and bittersweet chocolate together in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until thick and pale.
Add the vanilla extract and melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, whisking gently to combine.
Sift the all-purpose flour over the mixture and add a pinch of salt. Gently fold the flour into the mixture with a spatula until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
Let the cakes rest for 1-2 minutes, then run a small knife around the edges to loosen them.
Carefully invert each cake onto a serving plate, tap the top of the ramekin gently to release, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.4 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.1 g | 420% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 961 mg | 320% | |
| Sodium | 341 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.4 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 137.2 g | ||
| Protein | 35.4 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 23.1 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 1332 mg | 28% | |
*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.
