Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Easy Lava Cakes Recipe(Fondant au Chocolate)🍫

Login to Save
365 views👍 35
Hankki - one meal
Hankki - one meal
2 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Hankki - one meal to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Chocolate Lava Cakes

Cultural Context

Originating from France, chocolate lava cakes are a decadent dessert known for their molten chocolate center. Traditionally served warm, they offer a delightful contrast between the rich outer cake and the gooey interior. This dessert has gained popularity worldwide, inspiring variations that incorporate different flavors or ingredients, yet the classic version remains a favorite for special occasions and romantic dinners.

FrenchFRdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
120g dark chocolate
35g unsalted butter
2 eggs
1 tablespoon sugar
pinch of salt
4 tablespoons cake flour
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
powdered sugar

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate with stevia

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Semi-sweet chocolate is often more affordable and still provides a rich flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Cake flour can provide a lighter texture.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Granulated sugar is more commonly available and less expensive.

1

Prepare 120g of dark chocolate and break it into pieces.

2

Add 35g (2.5 tablespoons) of unsalted butter to the chocolate.

3

Melt the chocolate and butter in a pot over hot water or in the microwave in 10-second intervals until melted.

4

Prepare 2 eggs and add 1 tablespoon of sugar, then beat well.

5

Combine the melted chocolate mixture with the beaten eggs and stir until well mixed.

6

Add a pinch of salt to the mixture.

7

Sift in 4 tablespoons of cake flour and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, then mix the batter well.

8

Prepare ramekins for the lava cake and fill them with the chocolate batter.

9

Bake in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10-12 minutes.

10

Sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

meltingfoldingbaking

Equipment Needed

potmicrowaveramekinsmixing bowlwhisksifteroven

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Molten Chocolate CakeChocolate Fondant
Local Name: Gâteau fondant au chocolat

More Chocolate Lava Cakes Videos

(3 videos)

Similar French Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Desserts From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)