Rich Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes
This dessert features a baked chocolate exterior with a soft, molten center. These individual cakes are a classic French-inspired confection served warm, typically portioned for four.
Ingredients
- 170 g high-quality semi-sweet chocolate
- 113 g unsalted butter
- 31 g all-purpose flour
- 60 g confectioners' sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
Preparation
- 1
Spray four 6-ounce ramekins with nonstick cooking spray and dust with cocoa powder, or prepare a muffin pan by spraying half of the 12-count pan and dusting with cocoa powder.
- 2
Preheat your oven to 218°C.
- 3
Coarsely chop the chocolate. Place butter in a medium heat-proof bowl, add the chocolate on top, and microwave on high in 10-second increments, stirring after each, until completely smooth. Set aside.
- 4
Whisk the flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt together in a small bowl. In another small bowl, whisk the eggs and egg yolks until combined.
- 5
Pour the flour mixture and the eggs into the bowl of melted chocolate. Slowly stir everything together using a silicone spatula or wooden spoon until smooth. If lumps remain, whisk gently to remove them.
- 6
Spoon the chocolate batter evenly into each prepared ramekin or muffin cup.
- 7
Place ramekins onto a baking sheet and bake for 12–14 minutes until the sides appear solid and firm while the tops look soft. If using a muffin pan, bake for 8–10 minutes.
- 8
Allow to cool for 1 minute, then place an inverted plate over each ramekin and turn over carefully to release. Serve immediately with optional toppings like ice cream or berries.
