Easy Melty Molten Chocolate Cake

The molten chocolate cake, also known as chocolate lava 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: 8.

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Easy Melty Molten Chocolate Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European 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: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 150 gram Dark chocolate
• 100 gram Unsalted butter
• 100 gram Granulated sugar
• 50 gram All-purpose flour
• 2 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 20 gram Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them with cocoa powder.
2. Melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt.
4. Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring until well combined.
5. Divide the batter equally among the prepared ramekins.
6. Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cakes rest in the ramekins for 5 minutes.
8. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a serving plate and gently tap to release the cake.
9. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 45g

Protein 6g12%

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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.