Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

The Chocolate Lava Cake, also known as Molten Chocolate Cake, was invented by French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten in New York City in the 1980s.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 32 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Dessert, Dinner Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 32 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1520

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 100 gram Butter
• 100 gram Dark chocolate
• 2 unit Eggs
• 50 gram Sugar
• 30 gram All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 pinch Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
3. Melt the butter and dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
5. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
6. Fold in the flour, vanilla extract, and salt until just combined.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cakes rest in the ramekins for 5 minutes.
10. Carefully invert the cakes onto serving plates.
11. Serve immediately with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 32g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.