Legend has it that Chocolate Molten Lava Cake was the result of a major catering disaster. The dessert for this particular event was to be individual chocolate cakes, but someone took them out of the ovens too soon and the centers were not cooked enough and still liquefied.
Well, there was no time to take them off the plates and bake them more, so the chef simply had his wait staff introduce the dessert as Chocolate ‘Lava’ Cake!
Brilliant!”
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Absolutely delicious. The novelty of this dessert will have your guests amazed!
- 4 oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate I have also used 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips with success
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 6 Tablespoons flour
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Spray 4 small (6-8 oz) ramekin dishes with cooking spray and place on a baking sheet. Set aside.
- In a small microwave safe bowl, combine butter and chocolate and melt in 30 second increments, string between each increment until chocolate and butter are combined and smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and stir in evenly.
- Add eggs and egg yolks and beat in until well combined.
- Stir in flour until well combined.
- Pour and distribute batter evenly in the 4 prepared ramekin dishes.
- Bake at 425 degrees F for 12-13 minutes until edges are firm and center is soft, but not super jiggly.
- Let cool for 2 minutes. Using a knife, gently pull cake away from the edges then invert onto plate or serving dish.
- Serve with dusted powdered sugar, ice cream, magic shell or however desired. No matter how you want to eat it, serve immediately.
Tips and Tidbits
I like to make everything from scratch.
Let me tell you, the texture of this recipe is awesome. I used to go to a Brazilian restaurant that sold a very similar cake with ice cream. It is to die for.
The only change I would make would be omitting the coffee the next time I make it, as it is a little strong for my children.
I received so many compliments about how good this cake tastes.
The cake is very susceptible to breaking when unmolding, so I now make it in soufflé cups and they look and taste great
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