Blast from the Past: Molten Lava Cake Recipe | Valentine's Day Dessert Ideas

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao powder

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Cacao powder reduces calories and sugar while maintaining chocolate flavor.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a healthier fat option.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Melt 6 one ounce squares of bittersweet chocolate and 2 one ounce squares of semi-sweet chocolate along with 1.25 sticks of unsalted butter over hot water until smooth.

Add 1.5 cups of powdered sugar to the melted chocolate and butter mixture and mix well.

Add 0.5 cup of all-purpose flour to the mixture and stir until combined.

Add 3 whole eggs and 3 additional egg yolks to the mixture and mix thoroughly.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of orange liqueur.

Prepare 6 six-ounce custard cups by buttering them.

Divide the batter evenly among the 6 custard cups.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake the custard cups for about 15 minutes.

Remove the cakes from the oven and gently invert them onto plates.

Top with a dollop of flavored chocolate whipped cream and dust with powdered sugar.

Garnish with a strawberry for color.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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