Chocolate Lava Cakes
These luxurious lava cakes are perfect for a special occasion pudding. Imagine individual decadent dark chocolate cakes hiding irresistible molten chocolate centres… pure chocolate heaven.
Chocolatier’s Tip
The rose petals add a beautiful burst of colour and subtle floral fragrance. You can, of course, omit them, if wished.
Lindt EXCELLENCE Dark 70% Bar 100g
Medium
2 people
Ingredients
- 60 g Lindt EXCELLENCE 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate, chopped
- 30 g butter
- 20 g caster sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 level tbsp plain flour
- Pinch of fine sea salt or rock salt
- 2 squares of Lindt EXCELLENCE 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate (for the molten centre)
- To serve:
- Whipped cream, ice cream or yoghurt
- Fresh raspberries
- Edible dried rose petals (see Tip)
Method
Step 1.
Preheat your oven to 190C/170 Fan. Spray 2 x 175ml / 6 oz dariole moulds or 2 sections of a deep silicone mould tray with spray oil. Set aside.
Step 2.
Place the 60 g of chopped chocolate with the butter in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir until melted and smooth (alternatively melt together in a microwave in gradual increments). Remove from the heat.
Step 3.
Whisk in the sugar and eggs, followed by the flour and salt.
Step 4.
Add 2 tbsp of the chocolate mixture into each of the prepared moulds. Top each with a square of chocolate. Divide the remaining mix over the chocolate squares to cover.
Step 5.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 - 12 minutes or until risen and the top is cooked.
Step 6.
Leave to stand for 3 minutes.
Step 7.
Place a plate over the dariole moulds/ silicone tray and turn the cakes out - take care as they will be hot.
Step 8.
Serve immediately with your choice of whipped cream, ice cream or yoghurt, fresh berries and edible dried rose petals, if wished.
Reviews
Write Your Own Review