Molten Lava Cakes

Molten Lava Cakes are also known as Chocolate Lava Cakes or Chocolate Fondant. They became popular in the 1980s and are loved for their rich, gooey chocolate center.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Molten Lava Cakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, French Courses: Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 3 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1240

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 115 gram Unsalted butter
• 115 gram Semi-sweet chocolate
• 100 gram Granulated sugar
• 2 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 35 gram All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₈ teaspoon Salt
• 15 gram Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease and flour four 6-ounce (170g) ramekins.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate together in the microwave, stirring occasionally.
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 until well combined.
5. Sift in the flour and salt, and gently fold until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
7. Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges have set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 3 minutes.
9. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and let the cakes slide out.
10. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 310kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 22g

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.