Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes
People ask me all the time how I’m not a million pounds. Simple. I eat what I want but in moderation. I never restrict and lately, I’ve been exercising to strengthen my core. But let’s be real here guys. What’s the point of living without dessert? Sometimes, fresh fruit with greek yogurt and honey can do the trick but other times, lush deep chocolate just calls to me like a siren song. In my heart, the queen of all warm pure chocolate goodness is the seductive molten chocolate lava cake. Its hot fudge like center wrapped in soft luscious chocolate cake will make you fall in love with your first melt-in-your-mouth bite.
- ½ c soft, unsalted butter
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate
- ⅛ ts instant espresso powder
- 3 room temperature eggs
- ⅓ c sugar
- 2 tb unbleached flour
- ¼ ts fine salt
- Using either a double boiler or microwave, melt the butter and chocolate together low and slow. Stir to combine and cool.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until light and foamy.
- Pour the cooled chocolate into the egg/sugar mixture and blend thoroughly.
- Lastly, stir in the flour and salt until just combined- don’t over mix.
- Using either greased ramekins or lined cupcake tins, pour in batter and bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes. When in doubt, slightly under-bake rather than risk over-baking. The edges should be set but the center should be very jiggly.
- Important: allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before attempting to plate.
- Serve warm with berries, mint, powdered sugar, whipped cream or ice cream.
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ohhhh how I love lava cake! and this one looks like PERFECTION
These are always the best, got to make some soon with this recipe.
Yum! Molten lava cakes are my favorite dessert for Valentine’s Day! These look absolutely perfect!
Cutting into a molten chocolate lava cake and seeing it ooze out is one of life’s pleasures. What’s not a pleasure is finding out you left it in the oven 3 minutes too long.
I am with you, it is the quality of life not the quantity. I try to practice moderation but I will admit, I do over indulge at times especially when it comes to chocolate.
life isn’t a thing without sweets!
Molten Chocolate Lava Cake looks fantastic!
Yeah! Why aren’t you 1,357,454 pounds, gurl?!? It’s because you have super powers! Making these delish molten lava cake and melting the fat away with your telekinetic mind! I want that super power, too!
Why have I never tried lava cakes??? This looks so good!!
The bad lip reading link you sent me is too! I can’t get enough now!!
I’ve decided that after funneling leftover batter in lined cupcake tins, that’s the way to go…so much easier with clean up!
This lava cake looks so delicious, molten flowy chocolate is the best
Love lava cakes. Perfect dessert for anytime.
I remember we had gone on a cruise and the first 4 days was binge eating these lava cakes.:).
I agree with your, moderation is key.
Who wouldn’t want to make this molten lava cake., This looks amazing
LOL they’re funny
A girl after Julie’s heart! Samples everything but in moderation. A weight watcher and a dessert lover! That molten lava cake melts our hearts, too! Heavenly!!!
Julie & Alesah
Gourmet Getaways xx
Everythign in moderation!! BUT dessert is a must.
Squishy… This dessert is what will make the boy I have a super crush on fall in love with me. Lol!
This lava cake looks heavenly!
I’m drooling over this dessert you made. I may have to make one for myself!
Wow. Love the look of that oozing chocolate!