Chocolate dessert

Here’s an indulgent Chocolate Dessert that will satisfy every chocolate lover’s craving!

This Chocolate Lava Cake is gooey, rich, and perfect for a special occasion or a sweet treat!

Ingredients (Makes 4 Lava Cakes):

For the lava cakes:

• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
• 4 oz (115g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons (16g) all-purpose flour
• Cocoa powder or powdered sugar (for dusting)
• Optional: Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving

Instructions:

1. Prepare the ramekins:

• Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
• Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter, then dust them with cocoa powder or powdered sugar. Tap out any excess. Set aside on a baking sheet.

2. Melt the chocolate and butter:

• In a medium heatproof bowl, melt the butter and chopped chocolate together. You can do this by placing the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each. Stir until smooth, then let it cool slightly.

3. Make the batter:

• In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and salt until the mixture is thick and pale (about 2 minutes).
• Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring gently to combine.
• Sift the flour into the bowl and fold it in until just combined.

4. Fill the ramekins:

• Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.

5. Bake the lava cakes:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centers should be soft and jiggly.
• Let the cakes rest in the ramekins for 1 minute before inverting onto plates.

6. Serve and enjoy:

• Gently run a knife around the edges of each ramekin to loosen the cake. Invert each onto a plate and carefully remove the ramekin.
• Dust with powdered sugar or cocoa powder and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.

Tips:

• Make-ahead: You can prepare the batter ahead of time and refrigerate it in the ramekins. Let them sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before baking.
• Chocolate surprise: Add a piece of chocolate in the center of the batter before baking for an even more molten center.

This Chocolate Lava Cake is a rich, indulgent dessert with a decadent molten center, sure to wow your guests or satisfy your chocolate cravings!