Chocolate Lava Cake

 

Preparation Time: 

20 minutes 

Difficulty: 

Easy 

Cuisine: 

French

In
gredients:

• For the Cake:

  • 100g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
  • 100g unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • 75g granulated sugar
  • 50g all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt

• For Serving:

  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate sauce

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Spatula
• Oven
• Ramekins or small bowls

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chocolate Mixture:

   • Melt the chocolate and butter together in a double boiler or in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir until smooth.

2. Combine Wet Ingredients:

   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until pale and fluffy.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients:

   • In another bowl, sift together the flour and salt.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

   • Gradually fold the flour mixture into the egg yolk mixture, alternating with the melted chocolate mixture. Be careful not to overmix.

5. Beat the Egg Whites:

   • In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

6. Fold in Egg Whites:

   • Gently fold the egg whites into the batter in three additions, being careful not to deflate the egg whites.

7. Portion and Bake:

   • Divide the batter evenly among ramekins or small bowls.
   • Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10-12 minutes, or until the cakes are set on the outside but still gooey in the center.

8. Serve:

   • Dust the cakes with powdered sugar and serve immediately with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce.

Macros (Approximate per serving):

• Calories: 300-400
• Protein: 10-15g
• Fat: 20-25g
• Carbohydrates: 30-35g

Tip: The key to a perfect lava cake is to not overbake it. The center should be molten and gooey.