Dark Chocolate Molten Lava Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This dark chocolate molten lava cake is my go to dessert when I want something impressive but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. With just 20 minutes of prep and 25 minutes in the oven, you'll have an elegant treat that looks like you slaved away all day. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants that make indulging feel a little less guilty, and honestly, the rich cocoa flavor is absolutely worth it. The best part? You probably have most of these ingredients sitting in your pantry right now, so this won't break the bank either.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400dark chocolate
- 120 gall-purpose flour
- 180 ggranulated sugar
- 2 eggeggs
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 6 gbaking powder
- 6 gsalt
- 60 gcocoa powder
- 120 mlheavy cream
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 200 gsemisweet chocolate chips
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Line the ramekins with parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2
Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
Tip: Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the flour to avoid lumps.
- 4
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Don't overbeat the mixture.
- 5
Add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture and stir until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 6
Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 7
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
Tip: Tap the ramekins gently to remove any air bubbles.
- 8
Bake for 25 minutes or until the edges are set, but the centers are still slightly jiggly.
Tip: Don't open the oven door during baking.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool in the ramekins for 1 minute.
Tip: Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes.
- 10
Invert onto plates and serve immediately.
Tip: Let the cakes cool slightly before serving.
- 11
Serve warm and enjoy!
Tip: You can also refrigerate or freeze for later use.
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