Chocolate Molten Lava Cake by @samsweetandspicetreats

20 min

2 servings

🧈

42 g + 2.5 tbsp

Unsalted butter

🍫

2.5 g

Unsweetened cocoa

🍫

85 g

Semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips

🥚

50 g

Egg

🍬

42 g

Granulated sugar

🧂

0.3 g

Salt

🌾

20 g

All-purpose flour

🍬

3 g

Icing sugar

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

  2. Grease
    • unsalted butter
    • unsweetened cocoa powder

    Grease 2 ramekins with 1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter in total. Dust the buttered interiors with unsweetened cocoa powder and tap out any excess.

  3. Add
    • unsalted butter
    • semisweet chocolate chips

    Add 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate chips to the small heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water.

  4. Stir
    • unsalted butter
    • semisweet chocolate chips

    Stir the chocolate and butter until fully melted and smooth. Remove the bowl from the heat and cool for a few minutes.

  5. Whisk
    • large egg
    • granulated sugar

    Whisk the large egg with granulated sugar until combined.

  6. Whisk
    • semisweet chocolate chips
    • unsalted butter
    • large egg

    Whisk the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until evenly incorporated.

  7. Add
    • salt
    • all-purpose flour

    Add the salt and all-purpose flour. Stir only until no dry flour remains.

  8. Divide

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins. Place the ramekins on the oven rack.

  9. Bake

    Bake for 7 to 10 minutes for a molten center, or 10 to 12 minutes for a softer set center. The edges should be set while the middle remains soft.

  10. Rest

    Rest the cakes in their ramekins for 2 to 3 minutes. Run a utensil around the edge if needed and invert each cake onto a serving plate.

  11. Dust
    • icing sugar

    Dust the warm cakes with icing sugar, if using. Serve immediately while the centers are molten.

Chocolate Molten Lava Cake by @samsweetandspicetreats

20 min

2 servings

🧈

42 g + 2.5 tbsp

Unsalted butter

🍫

2.5 g

Unsweetened cocoa

🍫

85 g

Semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips

🥚

50 g

Egg

🍬

42 g

Granulated sugar

🧂

0.3 g

Salt

🌾

20 g

All-purpose flour

🍬

3 g

Icing sugar

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

  2. Step 2/11

    Grease 2 ramekins with 1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter in total. Dust the buttered interiors with unsweetened cocoa powder and tap out any excess.

    🧈unsalted butter
    🍫unsweetened cocoa powder
    🥄3/4-cup ramekin
    🥄measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/11

    Add 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate chips to the small heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water.

    🧈unsalted butter
    🍫semisweet chocolate chips
    🥣small heatproof bowl
    🍲small saucepan
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/11

    Stir the chocolate and butter until fully melted and smooth. Remove the bowl from the heat and cool for a few minutes.

    🧈unsalted butter
    🍫semisweet chocolate chips
    🥣small heatproof bowl
    🍲small saucepan
    🥄spatula

  5. Step 5/11

    Whisk the large egg with granulated sugar until combined.

    🥚large egg
    🍬granulated sugar
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄whisk
    🥄measuring spoons

  6. Step 6/11

    Whisk the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until evenly incorporated.

    🍫semisweet chocolate chips
    🧈unsalted butter
    🥚large egg
    🍬granulated sugar
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥣small heatproof bowl
    🥄whisk

  7. Step 7/11

    Add the salt and all-purpose flour. Stir only until no dry flour remains.

    🧂salt
    🌾all-purpose flour
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula
    🥄measuring spoons

  8. Step 8/11

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins. Place the ramekins on the oven rack.

    🥄3/4-cup ramekin
    🥄spatula

  9. Step 9/11

    Bake for 7 to 10 minutes for a molten center, or 10 to 12 minutes for a softer set center. The edges should be set while the middle remains soft.

    🥄3/4-cup ramekin
    🧤oven mitts

  10. Step 10/11

    Rest the cakes in their ramekins for 2 to 3 minutes. Run a utensil around the edge if needed and invert each cake onto a serving plate.

    🥄3/4-cup ramekin
    🍽️serving plate
    🧤oven mitts

  11. Step 11/11

    Dust the warm cakes with icing sugar, if using. Serve immediately while the centers are molten.

    🍬icing sugar
    🍽️serving plate
    🥄measuring spoons

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Dairy, Sweeteners, Seasonings, Grains, Baking

Ingredients

Unsalted butter, Unsweetened cocoa, Semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips, Egg, Granulated sugar, Salt, All-purpose flour, Icing sugar

Notes

Unsalted butter (for buttering the baking ramekin, for the batter), Unsweetened cocoa (to dust the baking ramekin, or use flour or granulated sugar), Semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips (heaped), Egg (large, at room temperature), Granulated sugar (plus 1 teaspoon more), Icing sugar (for dusting, optional)

Allergens

Milk, Gluten, Wheat

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian

Calories

430 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 6g, Carbohydrates: 49g, Sugars: 40g, Fat: 25g, Saturated fat: 15g, Fiber: 3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 57mg, Iron: 2.5mg, Potassium: 210mg, Sodium: 95mg, Magnesium: 45mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 190µg, Vitamin D: 0.6µg, Vitamin B12: 0.4µg, Folate: 27µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

20 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

3/4-cup ramekin, small heatproof bowl, small saucepan, mixing bowl, whisk, spatula, measuring spoons, measuring cups, serving plate, oven mitts

Appliances

Oven, Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert

Occasions

Valentine's Day, Date Night, Dinner Party, Celebration, Chocolate Craving

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

French

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Molten, Gooey, Soft, Tender, Rich

Flavors

Chocolatey, Sweet, Buttery, Rich, Cocoa

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Serve warm for the best molten center), fridge : 2 days (Store in an airtight container,Reheat briefly before serving), freezer : 30 days (Wrap tightly before freezing,Freeze baked cakes individually,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)