Description
Chocolate lava cakes from France melt hearts with rich, molten centers and intense cocoa flavor. Elegant dessert lovers will savor each spoonful of luxurious chocolate goodness that promises pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 135 gr (4.8 oz) dark chocolate (55 to 70% cocoa, according to your taste)
- 4 eggs
- 120 gr (4.2 oz) unsalted butter
- 140 gr (4.9 oz) sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 45 gr (1.6 oz) flour
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
Instructions
- Gently melt rich chocolate chunks and butter using a double boiler, ensuring smooth and even consistency without scorching the ingredients.
- Whisk sugar and eggs vigorously in a separate mixing bowl until the mixture transforms into a pale, creamy texture with a silky appearance.
- Slowly incorporate the melted chocolate and butter into the egg mixture, stirring continuously to create a homogeneous batter with a glossy sheen.
- Fold in flour and a delicate pinch of salt, blending carefully to maintain the batter’s airy consistency without overmixing.
- Transfer the chocolate mixture into well-greased ramekins, ensuring even distribution and smooth surfaces.
- Chill the prepared ramekins in the refrigerator for precisely one hour, allowing the batter to set and develop deeper flavor profiles.
- Preheat the oven to a precise 200°C, creating an optimal environment for the lava cakes’ delicate structure.
- Position the chilled ramekins in the center of the oven and bake for 9-10 minutes, watching for firm edges while maintaining a molten, luscious center.
- Remove from the oven immediately and let rest for a brief moment to stabilize the internal texture.
- Serve the lava cakes warm, presenting them directly from the ramekins to preserve their decadent, flowing chocolate core.
Notes
- Chill the batter for at least an hour to help the cakes maintain their signature gooey center and rich texture.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with 70% cocoa content for the most intense and luxurious flavor profile.
- Be precise with baking time – even 30 seconds can transform a perfect lava cake into an overcooked dessert.
- Butter and lightly flour ramekins to ensure the delicate cakes release smoothly without sticking.
- Serve immediately after baking to experience the magical moment when warm chocolate flows like liquid gold from the center.
- Room temperature eggs blend more evenly, creating a smoother and more consistent batter texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 528
- Sugar: 70 gr
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 36 gr
- Saturated Fat: 22 gr
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 gr
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 gr
- Fiber: 1 gr
- Protein: 7 gr
- Cholesterol: 186 mg