Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
Impress your loved ones and chocoholic friends with these elegant, decadent dark chocolate cakes with gooey, fudgy center. Molten Chocolate Lava Cake is perfect for any special occasion.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 2.7 oz bittersweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp orange liqueur optional
- 2½ tbsps all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup confectioner's sugar extra for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Grease 2 6-oz ramekins with butter or cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a heat-proof bowl, melt chocolate and butter in the microwave, or in a double boiler over simmering water. Let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and orange liqueur. Fold into chocolate mixture until well combined. Whisk in flour and confectioner’s sugar.
- Divide the batter evenly among the ramekins and bake for 12 minutes, or until the tops and edges are set but the center is still runny (you can test with a toothpick).
- Let cool for 3 minutes before running a knife around the edges to loosen and invert onto dessert plates. Dust with confectioner’s sugar and serve warm.
Notes
*To melt chocolate and butter in a microwave, Microwave Ghirardelli® 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips and butter in a large bowl microwave-safe bowl at medium (50%)power. Stir every 30 seconds until chocolate and butter are melted and smooth.
