Flourless Chocolate Lava Cakes Recipe
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Little pots of satiny molten chocolate are the ultimate chocolate fix in under 30 minutes.
Notes: I used paper baking cups which held 7 tablespoons batter. Either 4-ounce or 6-ounce ramekins will also work. If using 6-ounce ramekins, divide batter between 6 ramekins instead of 7 and increase bake time by 2 minutes. Interior of cake, while still gooey, is 160°F when it comes out of the oven. This recipe was inspired by a special dessert made with low carb/low GI chocolate by Megan Lin of Cacao7.
Recipe Facts
Ingredients
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8 ounces 70% bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
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12 tablespoons (6 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
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4 large eggs
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1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar
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1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions
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Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 375°F. Butter seven 4-ounce ramekins (see note).
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Using microwave or a bowl set over pan of simmering water, melt chocolate with butter, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
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While chocolate is melting, whip eggs, sugar, and salt using mixer fitted with whip attachment on medium-high speed until mixture is lightened, about 5 minutes.
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Reduce speed to low and mix in chocolate mixture until combined. Spoon into cups and place on baking sheet. Bake until edges are set but center is underdone, about 10 minutes. Avoid over-baking. Let cool 3 minutes and serve.
Special equipment
mixer, 4-ounce or 6-ounce ramekins
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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464 | Calories |
36g | Fat |
29g | Carbs |
6g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 6 to 7 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 464 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 36g | 46% |
Saturated Fat 21g | 105% |
Cholesterol 160mg | 53% |
Sodium 86mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate 29g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
Total Sugars 22g | |
Protein 6g | |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 46mg | 4% |
Iron 4mg | 24% |
Potassium 277mg | 6% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |