Description
Experience a professional bakery-style dessert in your own kitchen with this simple chocolate lava cake recipe. These individual treats feature a decadent, molten chocolate center that flows perfectly upon the first bite. Designed for beginners, this recipe uses fundamental baking science to ensure a stable structure with a luxurious, liquid ganache core. It is the perfect, sophisticated choice for a busy weeknight or a planned formal celebration, yielding six perfectly balanced, rich portions.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450F.
Butter and lightly flour six 4- to 5-ounce ramekins and place them on a baking sheet.
Melt the butter and chopped bittersweet chocolate together using a double boiler over low heat until smooth.
Whisk the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
Beat the egg mixture on medium speed until the color turns pale yellow.
Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until just combined.
Sift in the flour and gently fold until incorporated.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
Bake for 8-10 minutes until the sides are set but the center remains slightly soft.
Let rest for 1 minute before inverting onto dessert plates.
Notes
Ensure the bittersweet chocolate is finely chopped for even melting. The eggs should be at room temperature for the best volume. Do not overbake: the center should be soft to the touch to maintain the signature molten texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg