Molten Chocolate Cakes

Molten chocolate cakes, also known as chocolate lava cakes, became popular in the 1980s and are loved for their gooey, liquid chocolate center.

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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Molten Chocolate 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: 1520

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 ounce Dark chocolate
• 4 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 2 unit Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 pinch Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins.
2. Melt the dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until well combined.
4. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
5. Fold in the flour, vanilla extract, and salt until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the greased ramekins.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cakes rest in the ramekins for 5 minutes.
9. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently lift to remove the cake.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 43g15%

Sugars 35g

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.