Chocolate cake is considered a favorite among everyone, but there are so many variations of this divine cake that you are spoilt for choice. One such type is the chocolate lava cake. The rich chocolate cake that oozes with warm gooey chocolate is nothing short of an explosion of the gastronomic senses. Just one bite and it melts into your mouth to give you a dose of pure bliss. Many people eat chocolate lava cakes at high end restaurants and cafes, but hardly ever attempt to make it at home, thinking that it’s a bit difficult. Rest assured that this recipes of chocolate lava cake is a quick and easy recipe that is sure to be a hit in your home.
Health benefits
Dark chocolate is known to be good for the heart and it provides antioxidants to the skin.
Ingredients
A stick of butter
bittersweet chocolate: 2 oz
semisweet chocolate: 2 oz
powdered sugar: 1 1/2 cup
all-purpose flour: 1/2 cup
whole eggs: 2
egg yolks: 3
vanilla essence: 1 tsp
vanilla ice cream (optional)
How To Make Chocolate Lava Cake
- Preheat the oven at 425°F
- Grease thecustard cups or big cupcake tray with oil or baking spray.
- Melt the stick of butter along with the bitter and semisweet chocolate in a pan or microwave for over a minute.
- Whisk the chocolate mixture until it’s smooth and completely melted.
- Add in the eggs and egg yolks to the chocolate mixture along with the powdered sugar.
- Add vanilla essence.
- Fold in the flour and blend the batter completely.
- Pour the batter in the custard cups and bake for 12-13 minutes. Take it out until you see the sides of the cakes are firm, and the center is still gooey.
- Serve the warm delicious lava cake with cold vanilla ice cream to give your gastronomic a wonderful contrast.
Isn’t this recipe so quick and easy? It’s basically a half baked chocolate cake yet it’s so delicious! Next time you have a dinner party, then wow your guests with these rich chocolate lave cakes. You can also surprise yourfamily by giving them this treat at the end of dinner.
Trivia
- The name of the tree from which chocolate comes from is called Theobroma cacao which means food of the Gods. You can’t argue that the flavor is truly divine.