Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate dessert with this Chocolate Lava Cake Extravaganza. Rich and decadent, each bite of this warm, gooey cake with a marshmallow surprise inside is topped with whipped cream, melted chocolate, and crushed graham crackers. A sweet symphony of flavors that will satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 150g dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 100g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
- 2 large eggs plus 2 egg yolks
- 50g granulated sugar
- 30g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 4 marshmallows
- 50g crushed graham crackers
For the Topping:
- Whipped cream
- Extra dark chocolate, melted
- More crushed graham crackers
Instructions
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Prepare Chocolate Mixture:
In a double boiler, melt the dark chocolate and butter together until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. -
Mix Eggs and Sugar:
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy. -
Combine and Bake:
Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Add flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt; fold until just combined.
Grease ramekins with butter and pour the batter into each, filling up to ¾. Push a marshmallow into the center of each ramekin.
Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft. -
Serve with Toppings:
Remove from oven and let sit for 1-2 minutes. Invert each cake onto a plate. Top with a dollop of whipped cream, drizzle with melted chocolate, and sprinkle crushed graham crackers for that final touch.
Notes
- For an extra marshmallow center, you can use larger marshmallows or add a second one to the middle of the batter.
- Ensure the cakes are not overbaked so the center remains gooey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lava cake
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg