Individual Chocolate Melting Cakes

The individual chocolate melting cake, also known as a lava cake, became popular in the 1980s and is loved for its warm, gooey center.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 32 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Individual Chocolate Melting Cakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International 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: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Dark chocolate
• 100 gram Unsalted butter
• 100 gram Granulated sugar
• 50 gram All-purpose flour
• 2 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 pinch Salt
• 20 gram Powdered sugar
• 1 cup Fresh berries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease four ramekins.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, flour, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
4. Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the bowl with the sugar mixture, stirring until fully incorporated.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the greased ramekins.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly soft.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cakes rest in the ramekins for 5 minutes.
8. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a serving plate, gently tapping to release the cake.
9. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 5g10%

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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.