Molten Lava Cakes – Gluten Free

Molten lava cakes, also known as chocolate lava cakes, were created by French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten in New York City in the 1980s. The dessert gained popularity for its rich, gooey center that oozes out when cut into.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 32 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Molten Lava Cakes – Gluten Free

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 32 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1520

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Dark chocolate
• 150 gram Unsalted butter
• 4 unit Eggs
• 100 gram Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 60 gram Gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 20 gram Cocoa powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 20 gram Powdered sugar
• 1 cup Fresh berries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
3. Melt the dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.
5. Slowly pour the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
6. Add the gluten-free all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt, and fold until just combined.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 5 minutes.
10. Carefully invert the ramekins onto serving plates and gently tap to release the cakes.
11. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 35g

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.