How to Make Chocolate Molten Lava Cake: 10 Steps (with Pictures)

2024 Author: Jason Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-19 22:11

Chocolate molten lava cake, also known as melted chocolate cake, is a delicious dessert of chocolate. The best part is, these cakes come in relatively small portions and have a great taste and are not as bad as you might think. You can enjoy this soft, hearty and tantalizing dessert at the restaurant and it's ready for you to try. Surprisingly, this cake is easy to make – all you need to do is mix the dough and bake for 13-15 minutes. If you want to know how to make chocolate molten lava cake today, watch step 1 to get started.

Ingredients

• Baking spray
• 1 stick of butter
• 110 g bitter or semi-sweet chocolate
• 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving
• Raspberries for garnish (optional)

This recipe is served for 4 servings

Step

Part 1 of 2: Making the Dough

Step 1. Preheat your oven to 220ºC

Step 2. Spray baking spray on four cups of pudding

Baking spray will make it easier to remove the cake from the cup once it's finished baking. You can also use molds or ramekins, for a more refined touch. You can even sprinkle a little white sugar into the mold. You won't need a cup when serving, so you don't need to use a cup that's too fancy. You can also choose to use butter instead of baking spray.

Step 3. Place the cup on the baking sheet

You can line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, which will catch the melted chocolate dripping from the glass.

Step 4. Melt the butter and chocolate in the microwave for 1 minute

Place the butter and chocolate in a large bowl and heat on high until the butter is completely melted. You can use semi-sweet chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, or even a mixture of the two, for a unique taste. However, it is better to use only semi-sweet chocolate or use half chocolate and half mixture. When the butter has melted, simply stir the mixture until the chocolate has melted as well.

• You can melt the butter and chocolate in a double boiler over boiling water. You can also use a medium sized pan to do this.

  

Step 5. Add the rest of the ingredients

Now, add the powdered sugar and mix until completely combined. Then, break the eggs and add them. (You can beat the egg whites in a separate bowl beforehand.) Then add the vanilla and flour. (Make sure not to use flour.) Stir all the ingredients until you get a smooth, creamy mixture.

Step 6. Divide the mixture into four cups

You don't have to share it perfectly. Just fill each cup up to 3/4 of the way until you fill every four cups. You will need to leave room in the cup to allow the cake to rise.

Part 2 of 2: Baking Cake

Step 1. Bake the cake for about 13 minutes

This will take about 11-15 minutes. You will know when the cake is done when the sides of the cake are firm and the center is smooth and soft. If you bake too long, the "lava" won't drain. The center of the cake doesn't have to be completely runny, but it should still be soft. The top should be slightly bulging and slightly cracked.

Step 2. Let stand for 1 minute

After you remove the cake from the oven, let it rest for 1 minute to allow the cake to cool and harden slightly. Try to resist the urge to eat it right away.

Step 3. Place the cake on a plate

Now, use a knife or spatula to gently scrape the sides of the cup so the cake will come off the cup slightly. Then, place a plate on top of each cake and turn it over, so that the plate is under the cake when the cake comes out of the cup and is ready to eat. For best results, you should hold each pudding cup on the plate for 10 seconds before removing each cake.

Step 4. Serve

This delicious cake should be served hot so the "lava" is at its peak. These cakes can be enjoyed straight away, but it will be even more delicious if you serve each cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and/or whipped cream in a dose that is considered healthy. You can also try the cake with coffee flavored ice cream. As an added touch, you can sprinkle the cakes with powdered sugar and decorate each cake with some raspberries or kumquats.

• If you want to prepare the dough for later, you can store the filled cup in the refrigerator for a few hours after covering it with plastic wrap. Just wait at least an hour for the dough to return to room temperature before you bake it.