Molten Chocolate Cake
Molten chocolate cake, also known as chocolate lava cake, was invented by French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten in New York City in the 1980s.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 32 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 100 gram Dark chocolate
- 100 gram Unsalted butter
- 2 unit Eggs
- 50 gram Granulated sugar
- 50 gram All-purpose flour
- 15 gram Cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
- 20 gram Powdered sugar
- 1 cup Fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease four ramekins.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly.
- Sift in the all-purpose flour and cocoa powder, then add the vanilla extract and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the greased ramekins.
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let the cakes rest for 5 minutes.
- Carefully invert each ramekin onto a serving plate.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 26g40%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.