Flourless Chocolate Oh-So-Good Molten Cake

The molten cake, also known as lava cake, was invented by French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten in the 1980s. It became a popular dessert worldwide due to its rich, gooey center.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Flourless Chocolate Oh-So-Good Molten Cake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 6 ounce Dark Chocolate
• 1 cup Unsalted Butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Powdered Sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Fresh Berries
• 4 sprig Mint Leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease four ramekins.
2. Melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the sugar and egg mixture, whisking continuously.
5. Sift in the cocoa powder and salt, and fold gently until well combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the greased ramekins.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cakes rest in the ramekins for 5 minutes.
9. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a serving plate and gently remove the ramekin.
10. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries and mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 28g44%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 30g

Protein 8g16%

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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.