Chocolate Cakes with Liquid Centers

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these decadent Chocolate Cakes with Liquid Centers, a luxurious treat that's perfect for special occasions or an everyday chocolate fix. These individual molten lava cakes feature a rich, bittersweet chocolate shell that gives way to a lusciously gooey center, creating a showstopping dessert in under 30 minutes. Made with high-quality 70% cocoa chocolate and a few pantry staples, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into an elegant masterpiece. The double-boiler technique ensures a silky smooth chocolate base, while careful baking guarantees soft, fudgy edges and irresistibly molten interiors. Serve these divine cakes straight from the oven with a dusting of powdered sugar, velvety ice cream, or juicy fresh berries for a gourmet touch. Whether you're celebrating or simply satisfying a chocolate craving, these molten chocolate lava cakes promise to impress every time. Perfect for dinner parties or intimate evenings, they're a dessert worth savoring!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 110 grams Unsalted butter (plus extra for greasing)
• 170 grams Bittersweet chocolate (70% cocoa)
• 100 grams Granulated sugar
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 2 pieces Egg yolks
• 30 grams All-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting ramekins)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).

Step 2

Generously grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and dust them with cocoa powder. Tap out any excess cocoa powder, ensuring the interior is fully coated to prevent sticking.

Step 3

In a heatproof bowl, combine the butter and bittersweet chocolate. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) and melt the mixture until smooth, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 4

In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, whole eggs, and egg yolks until the mixture becomes pale and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Slowly fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring gently until well combined.

Step 6

Sift the flour and salt into the chocolate mixture and carefully fold to combine without overmixing.

Step 7

Evenly divide the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling each about three-fourths full.

Step 8

Place the ramekins on a baking sheet for easy transfer and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft and jiggly.

Step 9

Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the cakes to loosen them, then carefully invert onto serving plates.

Step 10

Serve immediately, garnished with a dusting of powdered sugar, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or fresh berries, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(557.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2487.3

Total Fat 163.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 95.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 981.1mg	0%
Sodium 790.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 212.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.8g	0%
Total Sugars 141.8g
Protein 37.6g	0%

Vitamin D 186.3IU	0%
Calcium 267.6mg	0%
Iron 25.5mg	0%
Potassium 1628.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.5%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 34.4%