Easy Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes
The molten 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: 9.
Ingredients
- 200 gram Dark chocolate
- 100 gram Butter
- 2 unit Eggs
- 100 gram Sugar
- 60 gram All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 20 gram Powdered sugar
- 100 gram Fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until pale and creamy.
- Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Sift in the all-purpose flour, salt, and vanilla extract. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let the cakes rest for 5 minutes.
- Carefully invert each ramekin onto a serving plate. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 28g44%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 40g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.