Description
Chocolate lava cake becomes a quick delight when prepared in an air fryer, offering molten centers and rich flavor. Dessert enthusiasts can enjoy this simple yet elegant treat with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 oz (85 g) chocolate pieces
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg white
- ⅓ cup (67 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp (5 g) confectioner’s sugar
Instructions
- Preparation: Coat two ramekins with cooking spray, ensuring complete interior coverage to prevent sticking.
- Chocolate Fusion: Melt dark chocolate and butter in the microwave, stirring intermittently until seamlessly combined into a glossy mixture.
- Egg Integration: Whisk eggs and sugar until the mixture becomes light and voluminous, creating a pale, airy consistency.
- Batter Composition: Gently fold the egg mixture into the chocolate base, maintaining a delicate texture and ensuring complete incorporation.
- Flour Incorporation: Softly blend flour into the chocolate mixture using a spatula, minimizing stirring to preserve the batter’s light structure.
- Baking Setup: Transfer the batter evenly between prepared ramekins, creating smooth, level surfaces.
- Air Fryer Transformation: Position ramekins in the air fryer at 370°F, cooking for 8-10 minutes until the exterior sets while maintaining a molten center.
- Plating: Allow cakes to rest briefly, then carefully invert onto serving plates after running a knife around the edges to release the delicate desserts.
Notes
- Chocolate Quality Matters: Select high-quality dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa content for a rich, intense flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Precise Timing is Crucial: Watch the air fryer carefully during the 8-10 minute cooking window; even 30 seconds can transform a perfect lava cake into an overcooked disappointment.
- Egg Temperature Technique: Allow eggs to reach room temperature before whipping, ensuring smoother integration and a more consistent, airy texture.
- Minimal Mixing Magic: Fold ingredients gently and minimally to maintain the cake’s delicate structure, preventing a dense or tough final result.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg