Melt-in-your-mouth Molten Chocolate Cake

Molten chocolate cake, also known as chocolate lava cake, gained popularity in the 1980s and has since become a beloved dessert around the world. The warm, gooey center is achieved by undercooking the cake batter, creating a delightful surprise when it’s cut open.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 29 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Melt-in-your-mouth Molten Chocolate Cake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 2 min Total Time 29 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1680

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 ounce Dark chocolate
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 unit Eggs
• 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup Fresh berries (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them with cocoa powder.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until well combined. Slowly pour in the melted chocolate mixture while whisking continuously.
4. Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the chocolate mixture. Gently fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
6. Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them rest for 2 minutes. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a serving plate and gently tap to release the cake.
7. Dust the cakes with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 420kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 35g

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.