5 from 3 votes
Molten Chocolate Cakes (Individual Warm Chocolate Cakes)
History & Recipe for Molten Chocolate Cakes, aka Chocolate Lava Cakes - The Story Behind a Beloved Dessert from Food HIstorian Gil Marks
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
574 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup butter 1 stick, unsalted
- 2 large egg
- 2 large egg yolk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- confectioners' sugar for dusting
- berries optional, fresh, for garnish
Instructions
- Position a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Butter and flour 4 (6-ounce) ramekins or custard cups. Tap off any excess flour. Place the dishes on top of a baking sheet.In a large bowl or standing mixer, beat the eggs, egg yolk, sugar, and salt until thickened and pale.
- In the top of a double boiler over barely simmering water, add the chocolate and butter and melt, stirring occasionally, until smooth and well combined.
- Quickly and carefully fold the chocolate mixture and flour into the egg mixture until well combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared molds. The cakes can be prepared ahead to this point, then stored in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours. Place at room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges of the cakes are firm and the center jiggles just slightly. At this point, it can be somewhat difficult to tell if the cakes have been cooked long enough. I highly suggest testing one cake on its own before baking the rest in order to get the timing just right.
- Remove the cakes from the oven allow them to sit for 1 minute. Gently loosen the edges with a thin knife and invert onto a small plate. Be careful, as the molds will still be quite hot. The cakes should unmold on their own after a few minutes. Serve immediately. Top with a dusting of powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries, if desired.
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Notes
- Adapted from Jean-Georges Vongerichten via Food & Wine
- You will also need: 4 (6-ounce) ramekins or custard cups, double boiler, hand or standing mixer, baking sheet
Nutrition Information
Calories
574kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Cholesterol
248mg
(83%)
Sodium
47mg
(2%)
Potassium
284mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
990IU
(20%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 574
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 574kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 248mg | 83% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 990IU | 20% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.