Gordon Ramsay’s Molten Lava Cake
A rich and decadent molten lava cake that oozes warm chocolate at first bite. Perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 6 oz (170g) high-quality dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tbsp espresso powder (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Butter and cocoa powder (for greasing ramekins)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Butter and dust ramekins with cocoa powder.
- Melt chocolate and butter gently over a double boiler or in the microwave; stir until smooth.
- Whisk eggs, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, espresso powder, and salt until pale and fluffy.
- Fold melted chocolate mixture into eggs gently.
- Sift in flour and fold until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly among ramekins. Optional: chill batter for 10 minutes.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set and centers slightly jiggly.
- Let cool for 1-2 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally inverted onto plates.
Notes
For best results, serve immediately while still warm. You can use sugar substitutes if required by dietary needs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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