Chocolate Lava Cake (Coulant Au Chocolat)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Indulgent Chocolate Lava Cake recipe for chocolate lovers

Chocolate Lava Cake (Coulant Au Chocolat)

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

14 min

Ready In

29 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

468

Sugar

34g

Fat

33g

Chocolate Lava Cake, also known as Coulant Au Chocolat, is a dessert that has gained popularity around the world for its rich, indulgent taste and gooey center. This classic French dessert is simple to make and perfect for impressing dinner guests or treating yourself to a decadent dessert. While the recipe may seem intimidating, with a few simple ingredients and some careful attention to detail, you too can create this delicious dessert. The cake is made by melting together dark chocolate and butter, whisking in eggs and sugar, then adding in flour to form a batter that is baked until just set, leaving a soft, molten center. It is best enjoyed fresh from the oven with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2.	Melt the chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water.
3.	In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until pale.
4.	Add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and stir well.
5.	Add the flour and whisk again until just combined.
6.	Pour the mixture into four greased ramekins and bake for 12-14 minutes.
7.	Leave to cool for 2 minutes before turning out onto a plate and serving.

PROS

This Chocolate Lava Cake is rich, indulgent, and perfect for chocolate lovers.

The melting center provides a delicious surprise that is sure to impress.

CONS

As with most rich desserts, this cake is high in calories and sugar.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, dark chocolate is known to have some benefits when consumed in moderation, including being a source of antioxidants and potentially reducing the risk of heart disease.

	125 g dark chocolate
	90 g butter
	3 eggs
	80 g sugar
	30 g flour