Molten Chocolate Cakes with Mint Fudge Sauce

Molten chocolate cakes, also known as chocolate lava cakes, became popular in the 1990s. The warm, gooey center is created by slightly undercooking the cake batter, resulting in a rich and indulgent dessert.

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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Molten Chocolate Cakes with Mint Fudge Sauce

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: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Dark chocolate
• 150 gram Unsalted butter
• 100 gram Granulated sugar
• 3 unit Eggs
• 60 gram All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Mint extract
• 1 teaspoon Cocoa powder
• 8 unit Mint leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until well combined.
4. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and stir until smooth.
5. Add the flour and cocoa powder to the mixture and stir until just combined.
6. Grease four ramekins and divide the batter evenly among them.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cakes rest for 5 minutes.
9. In the meantime, prepare the mint fudge sauce by melting the remaining dark chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
10. Stir in the mint extract.
11. Carefully remove the cakes from the ramekins and serve warm with the mint fudge sauce.
12. Garnish with mint leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

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.