Chocolate Lava Cakes

Chocolate lava cakes are also known as molten chocolate cakes and are believed to have been created by French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten in the 1980s.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 32 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Chocolate Lava Cakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Dessert, Dinner Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

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

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 150 gram Dark chocolate
• 100 gram Butter
• 2 unit Eggs
• 50 gram Granulated sugar
• 50 gram All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 pinch Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease and lightly flour four ramekins.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until well combined.
4. Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
5. Add the flour, vanilla extract, and salt to the chocolate mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
7. Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cakes rest in the ramekins for 5 minutes.
9. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate, tapping gently to release the cakes.
10. Serve immediately, garnished with powdered sugar or a scoop of ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 30g

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.