Description
Indulge in this Chocolate Raspberry Lava Cake, featuring a rich and tender chocolate cake with a luscious molten raspberry-flavored chocolate center. This easy dessert is perfect for special occasions or when you crave a decadent homemade treat. Serve it warm with ice cream and fresh berries for an unforgettable experience!
Ingredients
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Raspberry Chocolate Filling:
- 1/3 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (60g) chopped dark chocolate
Lava Cake:
- 100g dark chocolate
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp flour
- Pinch of salt
For Garnish:
- Powdered sugar
- Ice cream
- Extra raspberries
- Fresh mint
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook raspberries and sugar until soft and jammy. Stir in heavy cream and heat until steaming (but not boiling). Remove from heat, add chopped chocolate, and stir until smooth. Refrigerate to firm up.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until light and foamy.
- Melt dark chocolate and butter in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring well after each. Avoid overheating.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Then, fold in flour and salt.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease ramekins with butter and lightly dust with cocoa powder (optional). Fill halfway with batter, add a spoonful of the chilled raspberry filling, then cover with remaining batter until 3/4 full.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but the center remains soft. Let cool for 1-2 minutes before inverting onto a plate.
- Serve warm with ice cream, raspberries, fresh mint, and powdered sugar. Enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra intense chocolate flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher).
- Adjust baking time slightly for a gooier or firmer center.
- Best served immediately, but you can refrigerate the batter and bake when ready.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lava cake
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 160mg