
Chef John's Chocolate Lava Cake
Cost $8, save $12
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 30 Min
- 4 Servings
- $8
Chef John's Chocolate Lava Cake
Cost $8, save $12
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 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
Generously butter the insides of four 5 ½-ounce ramekins.
Whisk egg yolks, eggs, and sugar together in a bowl with an electric mixer until foamy and lighter in color.
Melt chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until melted, stirring after each interval, 1 to 3 minutes.
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.
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.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
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.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes.
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
- 7Protein
- 32Carbs
- 29Fats
💡 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.