Description
Indulge in this decadent Chocolate Lava Cake Extravaganza featuring a rich, molten center made with dark chocolate and gooey marshmallows. This irresistible dessert is perfectly complemented by a creamy whipped cream topping, extra melted chocolate, and a crunchy graham cracker sprinkle for texture. Ready in just 27 minutes, these individual molten cakes bring both elegance and comfort to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 150g dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 100g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 50g granulated sugar
- 30g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 4 marshmallows
- 50g crushed graham crackers
For the Topping:
- Whipped cream
- Extra dark chocolate, melted
- More crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Mixture: In a double boiler, gently melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together until smooth and fully combined. Once melted, remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly to prevent cooking the eggs in the next step.
- Mix Eggs and Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk the whole eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar vigorously until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy, incorporating air for a light texture.
- Combine Batter: Carefully fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, ensuring it blends evenly. Then gently fold in the all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
- Prepare Ramekins: Butter four ramekins thoroughly to prevent sticking. Fill each ramekin about three-quarters full with the batter. Press one marshmallow into the center of each filled ramekin to create the molten lava effect.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). Bake the ramekins for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set and firm but the center remains soft and gooey, indicative of the lava-like center.
- Serve with Toppings: Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to sit for 1-2 minutes to set slightly. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a serving plate. Top each cake with a dollop of whipped cream, drizzle with extra melted dark chocolate, and sprinkle with crushed graham crackers for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the richest flavor and best melting consistency.
- Be careful not to overbake to maintain the molten lava center.
- Greasing the ramekins well ensures easy removal of the cakes.
- The marshmallow center adds an extra gooey surprise; you can substitute with a piece of chocolate if preferred.
- Serve immediately for the best molten texture.
