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Choco Lava Cake

Cultural Context

Choco Lava Cake, also known as Molten Chocolate Cake, originated in the United States in the 1980s. This delightful dessert features a rich chocolate exterior with a gooey, molten center, making it a favorite for special occasions and romantic dinners. Its popularity has led to variations across the globe, with many chefs adding unique flavors or ingredients to create their own versions.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 sticks unsalted butter
8 oz bittersweet chocolate
1/2 cup sugar
4 whole eggs
4 egg yolks
1 tablespoon cake flour
1 teaspoon cake flour
powdered sugar

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate with stevia

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Semi-sweet chocolate is more affordable and widely available.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is a cost-effective substitute for butter.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Cake flour can be cheaper and yields a lighter texture.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Granulated sugar is often less expensive than powdered sugar.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2

Grease six 6 oz ramekins with vegetable spray or butter and dust with cake flour, shaking off any excess.

3

Set up a double boiler with a saucepan filled with simmering water and an insert or aluminum bowl on top.

4

Add 2 sticks of unsalted butter and 8 oz of bittersweet chocolate to the double boiler and stir until melted, about 2-3 minutes.

5

Once melted, remove from heat and whisk in 1/2 cup sugar.

6

Add 4 whole eggs and 4 egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

7

Stir in 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of cake flour until combined.

8

Evenly divide the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.

9

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, until the sides are set and the center still jiggles.

10

Let the cakes rest for 2 minutes after baking.

11

Using a thin knife, run around the edges of the ramekin to loosen the cake.

12

Invert the ramekin onto a plate and give it a jiggle to unmold the cake.

13

Dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream, fresh fruit, or vanilla ice cream.

Cooking Techniques

meltingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

oven6 oz ramekinsdouble boilersaucepanaluminum bowlwhiskknifeplate

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Molten Chocolate CakeChocolate Lava Cake

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