Nuts for You Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes

Molten lava cakes are also known as chocolate lava cakes or chocolate fondant cakes. They became popular in the 1990s and are loved for their gooey chocolate center.

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

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Nuts for You Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes

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

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

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 6 ounce Dark chocolate
• 6 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
• 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar
• 4 scoop Vanilla ice cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins.
2. Melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until well combined.
4. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the sugar and egg mixture, stirring constantly.
5. Sift in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the greased ramekins.
7. Sprinkle the chopped nuts on top of each cake.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly gooey.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cakes rest for 5 minutes.
10. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a serving plate.
11. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 40g

Protein 6g12%

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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.