Chocolate Lava Cake
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Chocolate Lava Cake
Description
Chocolate Lava Cake consists of a batter made by melting bittersweet chocolate and butter together, then mixing with eggs, flour, and vanilla to create a dense chocolate mixture. The batter is divided into small ramekins coated with butter or oil to ensure easy release after baking.
It is baked at a high temperature (450ºF) for a short time, which sets the outer cake while leaving the center molten and flowing. This combination creates contrast between the delicate cake edges and the warm, gooey chocolate core. Serving suggestions include topping with fresh berries, whipped cream, or ice cream, and dusting with powdered sugar.
The recipe specifically recommends using individual 6-ounce ramekins for best results, as baking in a larger dish may not yield the molten center. Various methods for melting chocolate and butter—double boiler or microwave bursts—are described to ensure smooth chocolate without overcooking.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup bittersweet chocolate chips or semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 chocolate truffles Or use additional ¼ cup chocolate chips, e.g. Lindt dark chocolate
- 2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil, plus more butter, oil or oil-spray to brush ramekins
- 2 egg
- 2 teaspoons flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- berries for topping
- Whipped Cream
- Ice cream
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven: 450ºF.Spray or brush oil into two 6oz ramekins. Coat them really well to ensure that they'll pop out later. Alternatively, coat ramekins with melted butter.
- Melt ⅓ cup chocolate chips and butter using one of the following methods.Double boiler method: Place chocolate and butter in the bowl of a double boiler, fill the bottom section with 1-2 inches of water, and heat on the stovetop over medium heat until chocolate and butter are melted.Homemade double boiler method: Fill a small saucepan with 1-2 inches of water. Top the saucepan with a heatproof bowl and add the chocolate and butter to the boil. Heat on the stovetop over medium heat until the chocolate and butter melt.Microwave method: Add the chocolate chips and butter to a heatproof bowl or measuring cup. Microwave in 20-second bursts until the butter melts and the chocolate is beginning to melt, and then stir until the chocolate melts. (Do not attempt to microwave until the chocolate is completely melted.)
- Set chocolate aside to cool.Add eggs, vanilla, and flour to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth. Whisking constantly, stir in the chocolate and butter mixture. Whisk quickly to keep the eggs from scrambling.Note: If some of your eggs scramble slightly, it's totally fine and won't be noticeable after baking.
- Divide the batter between the two ramekins. Set one chocolate truffle in the middle of each ramekin (or add more chocolate chips to the center).If using chocolate chips instead of truffles, make sure to push the chips completely under the batter.
- Bake about 12 minutes, until the outer edges are cool but the center is still soft. Let rest 1-2 minutes, and then run a butter knife along the edges of the cakes.Turn cakes upside down onto plates, let rest 10 seconds, and remove the ramekin. (It should slide right off.) Serve immediately along with ice cream or berries.
Notes
- This recipe has been tested only with 6-ounce ramekins; baking in a larger dish may prevent the molten center from forming properly.
- Carefully grease ramekins with butter, oil, or oil spray to facilitate easy cake release.
- Melt chocolate and butter gently using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts to avoid burning the chocolate.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 194mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 251mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 587IU | 12% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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