Chocolate Lava Cake
Chocolate lovers rejoice! This iconic chocolate decadence is the perfect trifecta of cake, soufflé, and molten chocolatey centre. An astonishingly simple recipe that every chocolate and dessert enthusiast should have on hand.
25 minutesDifficulty:Easy
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 6 ozsemi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2eggs
- 2egg yokes
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbspall-purpose flour
Steps
STEP 1
Spray 4 – 6oz ramekins with cooking spray and dust with flour.
STEP 2
In a microwave safe bowl, place butter in first and then chocolate on top. Press Microwave once so that 1000 W is displayed. Heat the mixture in 10 second increments, stirring each time until smooth.
STEP 3
To preheat the oven, touch Convection Bake nine times until 445°F is displayed in the window.
STEP 4
In a stand mixer; whisk the eggs, egg yolks, sugar and salt until thickened and pale in yellow in colour.
STEP 5
Fold the melted chocolate mixture and flour into the egg mixture until combined.
STEP 6
Evenly divide batter into 4 ramekins and place on the enamel shelf in the middle position. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the sides appear firm.
STEP 7
Let cakes cool for 1-2 minutes then cover each ramekin with an inverted plate and carefully turn over. Garnish and serve hot.
STEP 8
Tip: Want to end date night with a classy finish? Dress up this dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh berries on the side.
