
Brown Butter Molten Lava Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My favorite thing about this recipe is how impressively decadent it tastes despite being so simple to pull together. In just 20 minutes of prep, you'll have a stunning dessert that looks like you spent hours in the kitchen. The brown butter brings this rich, nutty complexity that makes the molten chocolate center absolutely swoon worthy, and the cocoa powder is packed with antioxidants that make indulgence feel a little less guilty. Best of all, you probably have everything in your pantry already, so this is perfect for last minute dinner parties or whenever you need to impress someone without breaking the bank or your schedule.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 30 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 60 mlheavy cream
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes.
Tip: Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature, aiming for 140-145°C (284-293°F).
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to whisk until the mixture is well combined and there are no lumps.
- 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the heavy cream.
- 5
Add the egg to the saucepan and whisk until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the pan to incorporate all the ingredients.
- 6
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Tip: The batter should still be slightly lumpy.
- 7
Pour the batter into 6 (6 oz) ramekins or small cups.
- 8
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly jiggly.
Tip: Don't overbake, as this will cause the cake to dry out.
- 9
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes.
- 10
Run a knife around the edges of each ramekin to loosen the cake, then invert onto plates.
Tip: Serve immediately, with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
- 11
Serve immediately, as the cake will start to set and lose its molten center.
Tip: Be careful when serving, as the cake will be hot and fragile.
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