Warm Chocolate Cakes
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these luxurious Warm Chocolate Cakes, featuring a velvety molten chocolate center that oozes with every forkful. Perfectly balanced between rich decadence and light, airy textures, this recipe combines high-quality dark chocolate and buttery goodness for a dessert that melts in your mouth. Ready in just under 30 minutes, these individual treats boast a crispy outer shell and a gooey, lava-like interior, creating the perfect contrast. Dust your ramekins with cocoa for a polished, professional touch, and serve these elegant cakes with a dollop of whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or fresh berries for an impressive finish. Ideal for an intimate dinner or special celebration, these molten chocolate lava cakes are as captivating as they are delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 50 grams all-purpose flour
- 10 grams unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting molds)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Grease four ramekins or small baking molds with butter and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) or in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring frequently, until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes pale, thick, and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture using a spatula until combined.
Sift the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt over the batter, then fold it in gently until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. The edges should be set while the center remains soft and gooey.
Remove from the oven and let the cakes rest for 1-2 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edges, then invert each ramekin onto a plate to release the cakes.
Serve immediately, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh berries to complement the rich chocolate flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2695 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 191.4 g | 245% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.3 g | 532% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 996 mg | 332% | |
| Sodium | 351 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 224.3 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.5 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 141.7 g | ||
| Protein | 39.2 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 269 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 26.0 mg | 144% | |
| Potassium | 1621 mg | 34% | |
*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.
