Flourless Chocolate Lava Cakes Recipe

Name: Flourless Chocolate Lava Cakes Recipe
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: 8 ounces 70% bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped; 12 tablespoons (6 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into cubes; 4 large eggs; 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt

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.

Chocoholic: Flourless Chocolate Lava Cakes

Active: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Serves: 6 to 7 servings

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8 ounces 70% bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
12 tablespoons (6 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
4 large eggs
1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt

Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 375°F. Butter seven 4-ounce ramekins (see note).
Using microwave or a bowl set over pan of simmering water, melt chocolate with butter, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
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.
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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Chocoholic: Flourless Chocolate Lava Cakes

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
464	Calories
36g	Fat
29g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
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.