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Chef John's Chocolate Lava Cake

Chef John's Chocolate Lava Cake

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  • 30 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Base Ingredients

    • 🥚 2 large egg yolks
    • 🥚 2 large eggs
    • 🧂 3 tablespoons white sugar
    • 🍫 3 ½ ounces chopped dark chocolate
    • 🧈 5 tablespoons butter
    • 🍫 4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 🌾 3 tablespoons flour
    • 🧂 1 pinch salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract

STEPS

1

Generously butter the insides of four 5 ½-ounce ramekins.

2

Whisk egg yolks, eggs, and sugar together in a bowl with an electric mixer until foamy and lighter in color.

3

Melt chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until melted, stirring after each interval, 1 to 3 minutes.

4

Stir melted chocolate mixture into egg and sugar mixture until combined. Sift in cocoa powder and stir to combine. Sift in flour and salt; stir to combine into a batter. Stir in vanilla.

5

Transfer batter to a resealable plastic bag. Snip off one corner of the bag with scissors to create a tip. Divide batter evenly between the prepared ramekins; gently tap ramekins on the counter to remove any air bubbles. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

6

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

7

Arrange chilled ramekins in a casserole dish. Pour enough warm tap water into the casserole dish to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins.

8

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes.

9

Loosen the edges from each ramekin with a knife. Invert cakes onto serving plates and dust with powdered sugar.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

394

Calories

  • 7
    Protein
  • 32
    Carbs
  • 29
    Fats

💡 Make sure to refrigerate the batter to help the cakes hold their shape and achieve the perfect gooey center.Do not overbake to ensure the 'lava' effect remains — the centers should still be slightly soft.Serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh fruits like strawberries can elevate presentation and flavor.