Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

Rich, dark, and completely irresistible Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes with a gooey center are on the menu this Valentine's Day.

Course: Dessert, Holiday, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baking, biscoff dessert, chocolate, chocolate cake, dessert recipes, from scratch, holiday desserts, home baking, lava cakes, molten cakes, molten lava cakes, recipes, valentine desserts, valentines day

Servings: 4

Ingredients

7 Ounces (200 g) High-Quality Semisweet Chocolate, finely chopped
⅓ Cup (113 g) Salted Butter, cut into pieces
1 Large Egg + 3 Large Egg Yolks
½ Cup (100 g) Granulated Sugar
2 Tablespoons (16 g) All-Purpose Flour
1 Tablespoon (6 g) Black Cocoa Powder
Pinch of Salt

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four 6-ounce (175 ml) ramekins with butter and lightly dust with black cocoa powder, tapping out the excess. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and set aside.
Melt the Chocolate and Butter:
In a heatproof bowl, combine the chopped semisweet chocolate and butter. Melt them together using a double boiler or in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
Whisk Eggs and Sugar:
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the egg, egg yolks, and granulated sugar together until pale, thickened, and slightly frothy. This should take about 2–3 minutes.
Combine the Mixtures:
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to combine.
Add Dry Ingredients:
Sift the flour, black cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt over the chocolate mixture. Gently fold everything together with a spatula until just combined. Do not over-mix.
Fill the Ramekins:
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full.
Bake the Lava Cakes:
Place the ramekins on the baking sheet and bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft and slightly jiggly.
Cool and Serve:
Let the cakes cool for 2 minutes in the ramekins. Run a knife around the edges to loosen, then carefully invert each ramekin onto a serving plate. Serve immediately with whipped cream, fresh berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Notes

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