Description
Indulge in this delightful Chocolate Lava Cake, where a delicate exterior encases a molten chocolate center. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 150g dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 100g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 50g granulated sugar
- 30g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 4 marshmallows
- 50g crushed graham crackers
- For the Topping:
- Whipped cream
- Extra dark chocolate, melted
- More crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Mixture: In a double boiler, melt the dark chocolate and butter together until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Mix Eggs and Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Combine and Bake: Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Add flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt; fold until just combined. Grease ramekins with butter and fill with batter up to ¾ full. Push a marshmallow into the center of each ramekin.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- Serve with Toppings: Let sit for 1-2 minutes, then invert onto a plate. Top with whipped cream, drizzle with melted chocolate, and sprinkle with crushed graham crackers.
Notes
- Be careful not to overbake; the center should remain gooey for the lava effect.
- Experiment with different toppings or add flavored marshmallows for a twist!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lava cake
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg