Decadent Lava Cake Recipe for Chocolate Lovers at Home

Explore this delightful Lava Cake Recipe that promises a rich chocolatey experience with a molten center.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 13

Cooling Time 2

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 cakes

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cake

55 g Semi-Sweet Chocolate Use high-quality baking chocolate
56 g Unsalted Butter Rich creaminess; switch to margarine for dairy-free
60 g Powdered Sugar Contributes to a smooth batter
1 Whole Egg
1 Egg Yolk
22 g All-Purpose Flour Opt for gluten-free blend if needed
7 g Cocoa Powder Use dark cocoa for deeper flavor

For Dusting

Cocoa Powder Dust for easy cake release

Equipment

Oven
Ramekins
microwave-safe bowl
whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Gordon Ramsay's Perfect Molten Lava Cake

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Grease four individual ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter together in 20-second bursts.
Add powdered sugar and mix until glossy and fully combined.
Incorporate one whole egg and one egg yolk, whisking until velvety.
Sift in flour and cocoa powder, folding gently until no lumps remain.
Pour batter into ramekins, filling each three-quarters full.
Bake for exactly 13 minutes; the edges should be set while the centers jiggle.
Cool for 2 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto plates.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best experience, and consider adding a dusting of powdered sugar or fresh berries for presentation.

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