Decadent Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe: A Dessert Lover’s Dream

The Ultimate Chocolate Lava Cake

Today, I’m excited to share with you a recipe that never fails to impress: the ultimate chocolate lava cake. Whether you’re looking to surprise your loved ones with a decadent dessert or just indulge in some rich chocolate goodness yourself, this dish is sure to hit the spot.

Ingredients:

• 150g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
• 100g butter
• 100g sugar
• 3 eggs
• 50g all-purpose flour
• a pinch of salt
• vanilla ice cream (for serving)

Kitchen Tools:

• mixing bowl
• saucepan
• whisk
• ramekins
• oven

To start, preheat your oven to 200°C. In a saucepan, melt the dark chocolate and butter over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar until well combined. Let the mixture cool slightly before whisking in the eggs, one at a time.

Next, gently fold in the flour and salt until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix. Grease your ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder for easy removal later. Divide the batter evenly among the ramekins and place them on a baking tray.

Bake the lava cakes in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly. Remove from the oven and let them cool for a minute before carefully unmolding them onto plates.

Serve the chocolate lava cakes warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect contrast of flavors. The oozy, molten center paired with the cold, creamy ice cream is truly a match made in dessert heaven.

The approximate total weight of the cooked dish is 480g, with 4 servings at 120g each. Each serving is approximately 350 calories.

For a unique twist, try adding a tablespoon of espresso powder to the batter for a subtle coffee flavor that enhances the richness of the chocolate.

I hope you give this ultimate chocolate lava cake a try and enjoy every luscious bite. Feel free to get creative with your toppings or even swap out the dark chocolate for milk or white chocolate for a different flavor profile. Happy baking!