Description
A rich, individual chocolate dessert featuring a molten center flowing with dark chocolate. The perfect dessert for chocolate lovers, combining a delicate crust with an intensely flavored, warm chocolate center.
Ingredients
Butter, softened
Dark chocolate (60% cocoa), tempered
Eggs, room temperature
Granulated sugar
Egg yolks
(Note: Specific weights/volumes should follow the preparation instructions)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F)
Prepare ramekins by greasing with butter and dusting with a thin layer of sugar
Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl
Add chopped dark chocolate and stir until fully melted
Whisk eggs and egg yolks with granulated sugar until slightly foamy
Fold melted chocolate-butter mixture into the egg mixture gently
Spoon batter into prepared ramekins, filling each about 75% full
Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges firm but center remains visible on top
Allow to rest for 1-2 minutes before serving to set the lava center
Notes
Use a dark chocolate with 60% cacao minimum for optimal flavor
Check doneness by gently shaking the pan – desirable lava center should hit a 1-2 second wobble
Serve immediately while center remains molten with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dusting of cocoa powder
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 14
- Category: Desserts Romantiques Faciles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 1860
- Sugar: 73g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 92g
- Saturated Fat: 57g
- Carbohydrates: 96g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 300mg