Description
Quick chocolate molten lava cakes will make your chocolate-loving heart melt with pure delight. Warm, gooey centers and rich chocolate goodness mean pure dessert happiness in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 oz bittersweet or dark chocolate
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup ghee
- ½ cup maple sugar
- 4 tablespoons blanched almond flour
Finishing Ingredients:
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
- Cacao powder
Instructions
- Cut parchment paper circles to match the 6oz ramekin bottoms. Spray ramekins with coconut oil and dust lightly with cacao powder to prevent sticking.
- Set oven to exactly 425°F. Position rack in center of oven for even heating.
- Chop 6 oz of bittersweet chocolate into small, uniform pieces. Measure ½ cup ghee.
- Melt chocolate and ghee together in microwave, stirring every 10-15 seconds until completely smooth and glossy.
- Whisk ¼ cup almond flour, ½ cup maple sugar, and ⅛ teaspoon sea salt in a separate bowl.
- Crack 2 large eggs and 2 egg yolks into another bowl. Whisk until completely blended and uniform in color.
- Fold dry ingredients and whisked eggs into melted chocolate mixture. Stir until batter becomes thick and completely incorporated.
- Divide batter evenly among 4 ramekins, filling each about 75% full. Place ramekins on a single baking sheet.
- Bake at 425°F for exactly 13 minutes. Your cakes should have set edges but remain soft in the center.
- Remove from oven and let rest 1 minute in ramekins. Gently run a knife around edges to loosen.
- Invert each ramekin onto a serving plate. Serve immediately with optional toppings like berries or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Always use high-quality dark chocolate for the richest, most intense flavor in your lava cakes.
- Timing is crucial when baking these cakes, so keep a close eye on them to ensure a perfect molten center.
- For a gluten-free version, the almond flour works perfectly and adds a subtle nutty undertone to the dessert.
- Experiment with different toppings like fresh berries, whipped coconut cream, or a sprinkle of sea salt to customize your lava cakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 488 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg