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Chocolate Lava Cakes

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A Valentine’s menu of dessert would not be complete without a chocolate dessert. After all, Valentine’s Day and chocolate are synonymous with each other. We see heart shaped boxes upon heart shaped boxes at the shops, all glistening in their crinkly, shiny wrapping papers and velvety bows. People scurry about carrying their loved ones favourite kind (mine is European chocolate). My husband gets me chocolate every Valentine’s Day, it’s the one thing I let him buy me. He also knows that he will be spending the night on the couch if he ever gets me those horrid ones from those big retailers.

Many will go out for a romantic dinner and there is a very fair chance that the dessert menu will have these luxuriously decadent cakes. Molten chocolate lava cakes, warm, gooey, oozy chocolate flowing lusciously from a chocolate cake shell. This is the first dessert I look for on a restaurant dessert menu and usually find it because they are so popular these days. Just the name of these delightful gems evokes warm and fuzzy images, comforting and homey. However, these babies are more than just comfort food, they are sophisticated, sensual and downright sexy.

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 They are great to share because they are so rich and decadent and beg to be spoon fed to that special someone with the hopes that the chocolate may drip a little. The warmth of the cake, the feel of the molten chocolate and the coolness of the ice cream complete the sensual experience. Perfect romance food. 

These cakes are a cinch to make and you can make 6 of them for the price of one at a restaurant. There are only five ingredients in these cakes but together they work some chocolate magic. I used good quality chocolate but one that can be easily found at any supermarket. Don’t use the least expensive because this dessert is all about the chocolate. I am quite positive that a high quality chocolate like Valhrona will produce an incredibly superior result but these were pretty incredible too. 

I used a recipe from Shirley Corriher’s book, Bakewise, which is an indispensable resource for bakers. I adapted it slightly by using chocolate chips rather than bar chocolate because store cupboards always have chocolate chips.

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Chocolate Lava Cakes
Ingredients
  • 8oz/227g semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips (I used Ghiradelli)
  • 2 sticks/227g unsalted butter
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 6 tablespoons/74g granulated sugar
  • 5 tablespoons/40g plain/all purpose flour
Instructions
  1. Arrange shelf on the lower third of the oven and place a baking stone or baking tray and preheat to 325℉/163℃.
  2. Spray six 4oz custard cups or ramekins with non stick cooking spray and line the bottom with a parchment circle.
  3. Put aside 6 tablespoons/65g of the chocolate chips.
  4. Put the remaining 5.7oz/162g of the chocolate chips in a microwaveable bowl along with the butter.
  5. Heat at 30 second intervals till the chocolate and butter are melted stirring after each 30 seconds. It took me 11/2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  6. In a mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the whole eggs, yolks and sugar on medium speed until pale and thick; a full 15 minutes.
  7. Turn the speed to low and blend in the flour.
  8. Mix in the melted chocolate and continue to beat until glossy, about ⅔ minutes.
  9. Evenly divide the batter between the cups (will be quite full, my ramekins were 6oz ones)
  10. To each add 1 tablespoon of the reserved chocolate.
  11. Place on the hot baking stone or pan and bake until the outer edges are done but the centre is jiggly.
  12. Check at 10 minutes but it took me about 18 to get the edges done.
  13. Cool slightly.
  14. Run a knife around the outer edges and invert onto a serving plate.
  15. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired and serve immediately with vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream.
Notes
The original recipe from Shirley Corriher states you need 6 4oz(118ml) ramekins, I have made these twice and each time there is a lot of batter left over. My recommendation, use the 6oz ramekins like I did or 8-10 4oz ones.
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This is one recipe which is great to know, especially if you love chocolate. It’s really easy to make and doesn’t take too long but the results are spectacular. 

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Comments

  1. My Inner Chick says

    August 17, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    I can’t wait to make these.
    Pure Sin!

    • Nazneen says

      August 19, 2013 at 8:33 pm

      They were really good! Thanks for stopping by!

  2. noor says

    July 23, 2013 at 4:19 am

    How do u make this just for one

    • Nazneen says

      July 23, 2013 at 4:54 am

      Noor, go to bed! You are not making anything at 4 in the morning!

      • romantroyan says

        August 22, 2013 at 6:28 pm

        this recipe looks really good, but how did you didn’t mentioned how add 1 tablespoon of the reserved chocolate.

        thank you

        • Nazneen says

          August 22, 2013 at 7:15 pm

          Hi! It’s written in the method to reserve 6 tablespoons of chocolate chips and then after the last photo in the instruction area, it tells you to add 1 tablespoon to each of the 6 ramekins (the reserved 6 tablespoons chocolate). So, I don’t think I omitted anything, everything is written in the instructions. Thank you for your comment!

  3. Nupur says

    February 18, 2013 at 2:53 pm

    I am so crazily in Love with Chocolate these days that I end up eating a whole bar every day.. was looking for a ChocoLava Cake recipe when stumbled across yours.

    So glad to be your new follower here.. See you around 🙂
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    • Nazneen says

      February 18, 2013 at 4:14 pm

      Thank you Nupur and welcome! I hope you find them as delicious as my family did..so much so I am making them again today. Hope to see you around.

  4. David Crichton says

    February 17, 2013 at 2:51 am

    Absolutely perfect Nazneen.
    David Crichton recently posted..Crab Claw SaladMy Profile

    • Nazneen says

      February 17, 2013 at 12:56 pm

      Thanks David, and thank you for stopping by!

  5. cakewhiz says

    February 14, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    valentine’s day or no valentine’s day…i want this immediately! That last picture is killing me… hand that spoon over to me…lol
    cakewhiz recently posted..Homemade jumbo heart sprinklesMy Profile

  6. Balvinder says

    February 14, 2013 at 9:54 am

    Nothing says, ‘I love you’ other than chocolate and this is truly a great recipe. I am crazy over whipped cream so much so that my daughter lets me eat the cream from her(Starbucks) hot Chocolate. Have a lovely Valentine’s with your lovey dovey!
    Balvinder recently posted..Crispy Walnut And Oat ThinsMy Profile

    • Nazneen says

      February 14, 2013 at 2:14 pm

      This is a perfect chocolate recipe for chocolate lovers and lovers in general! Have a great day Balvinder!

  7. Norma Chang says

    February 13, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    I am a chocoholic and this recipe is for me, thanks. Beautiful presentations.

    • Nazneen says

      February 13, 2013 at 8:11 pm

      Thank you Norma! I am so glad you liked it!

  8. Imran says

    February 13, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    I’m going to make this…only 5 times bigger. Muhahaha

    • Nazneen says

      February 13, 2013 at 8:12 pm

      Let me know how it turns out! I imagine an erupting volcano 🙂

  9. monajaff says

    February 13, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    Love this recipe. Will be making it for my best friend this weekend

    • Nazneen says

      February 13, 2013 at 8:13 pm

      Let me know how it turns out! Hope she likes it. xx

  10. mariyam says

    February 13, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    Wow, those look yummy and something easy enough to try. Thanks!

    • Nazneen says

      February 13, 2013 at 8:14 pm

      Thanks Mariyam. Let me know if you try them out..maybe for our tea party??

  11. Choc Chip Uru says

    February 13, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    That looks utterly brilliant my friend you are killing me 🙂

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru
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  12. Denise Browning@From Brazil To You says

    February 12, 2013 at 9:15 pm

    They look fantastic, Nazneen! I wish these chocolate lava cakes could be packed and mailed to me. Enjoy! xx
    Denise Browning@From Brazil To You recently posted..Vanilla Bean Churros with Chocolate Sauce and a Good Cup of Coffee…That’s all that I need!!!My Profile

    • Nazneen says

      February 13, 2013 at 8:14 pm

      Thanks Denise!I can try mailing them…

  13. The Squishy Monster says

    February 12, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    OMG you’re killing me! I’m so in love right now…chocolate will be a faithful lover this Valentine’s =)
    The Squishy Monster recently posted..Chinese Take OutMy Profile

    • Nazneen says

      February 13, 2013 at 8:15 pm

      Yep. Chocolate never lets me down.

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