Soft Centered Warm Chocolate Cakes
Indulge in the decadence of homemade Soft Centered Warm Chocolate Cakes, a dessert that promises to impress with its rich, velvety texture and oozy molten core. Crafted with bittersweet chocolate and a touch of unsalted butter, these individual cakes are baked to perfection, forming a delicate outer layer that gives way to a luscious, gooey center. Perfect for dinner parties or date nights, this recipe takes just 15 minutes of prep and a quick 12-minute bake, making it an effortless yet elegant treat. Serve these irresistible chocolate lava cakes straight from the oven, dusted with powdered sugar and complemented by a handful of fresh berries for a stunning presentation. A must-try for any chocolate lover, this dessert combines indulgence, simplicity, and wow factor like no other!
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Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 115 grams bittersweet chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 30 grams all-purpose flour
- 10 grams unsalted butter (for greasing ramekins)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (for dusting ramekins)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
- 1 handful fresh berries (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Grease four 6-ounce ramekins generously with unsalted butter and dust them with cocoa powder to ensure the cakes release easily. Set aside.
Step 2
Place the unsalted butter and bittersweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Melt them together over a double boiler, stirring until smooth, or microwave in short bursts, stirring between each, until fully combined. Let the mixture cool slightly.
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Gradually stir the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture using a spatula until fully combined.
Step 5
Sift the all-purpose flour over the batter and gently fold until no streaks remain.
Step 6
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins, filling them about three-quarters of the way full.
Step 7
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft and slightly jiggly.
Step 8
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them rest for 1 minute before running a knife around the edges of the ramekins and carefully inverting each cake onto a dessert plate.
Step 9
Dust the warm cakes with powdered sugar, if desired, and garnish with fresh berries. Serve immediately to enjoy the molten chocolate centers.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (517.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2165.2 |
| Total Fat 162.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 90.9g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 1017.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 200.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 146.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 91.1g | |
| Protein 32.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 118.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 234.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1207.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories