Molten Mocha Cakes
Molten chocolate cakes, also known as chocolate lava cakes, became popular in the 1980s and are loved for their gooey, molten chocolate center that oozes out when you cut into them.
This is non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 32 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Ingredients
- 150 gram Dark Chocolate
- 100 gram Unsalted Butter
- 100 gram Granulated Sugar
- 2 unit Eggs
- 50 gram All-Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoon Instant Coffee Powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease four ramekins.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
- Sift in the all-purpose flour, instant coffee powder, and salt. Gently fold until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let the cakes rest in the ramekins for 5 minutes.
- Carefully invert each ramekin onto a serving plate and gently tap to release the cakes.
- Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 380kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22g34%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 30g
- 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.