Soft-Centered Warm Chocolate Cakes

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Decadent Soft-Centered Warm Chocolate Cakes recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

22 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

451

Sugar

34g

Fat

34g

Soft-Centered Warm Chocolate Cakes or Chocolate Lava Cakes are a popular dessert often found in restaurants and cafes. They are known for their molten center and rich chocolate flavor. This recipe is a great way to impress guests or treat yourself to a decadent dessert in the comfort of your own home. The combination of melted bittersweet chocolate and butter, fluffy egg whites, and a bit of flour creates a rich and luscious cake that is sure to delight your taste buds.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.	Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler over simmering water.
3.	In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy.
4.	Mix in the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg yolk mixture.
5.	Sift in the flour and mix well.
6.	In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
7.	Fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
8.	Pour the mixture into six individual ramekins.
9.	Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes or until the sides are firm and the centers are soft.
10.	Let cool for a minute and serve with creme fraiche or whipped cream.

PROS

These Soft-Centered Warm Chocolate Cakes are a perfect balance of gooey center and crispy edges.

They are easy and quick to make with just a few simple ingredients.

CONS

These cakes are high in calories, sugar, and fat.

They should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chocolate is high in antioxidants which can help reducing inflammation and improve heart health.
Moderate consumption of chocolate has also been associated with reduced risk of stroke and diabetes.

	5 ounces bittersweet chocolate , chopped
	3/4 cup butter , cut in pieces
	4 eggs , separated
	1/2 cup sugar
	3 tablespoons flour
	creme fraiche or whipped cream , for serving