Description
Indulge in this decadent Chocolate Lava Cake Extravaganza recipe, featuring a rich molten center sealed with a gooey marshmallow surprise. Perfect for chocolate lovers, this dessert combines smooth dark chocolate cake with a luscious, flowing core, topped with whipped cream, melted chocolate drizzle, and crunchy graham cracker crumbs for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 150g dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 100g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
- 2 large eggs
- 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
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a double boiler, gently melt the dark chocolate and butter together until the mixture is smooth and uniform. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly to avoid curdling the eggs in the next step.
- Whisk Eggs and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar vigorously until the mixture becomes pale in color and fluffy in texture, which helps incorporate air for a light cake.
- Combine Mixtures and Prepare Batter: Carefully fold the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the whipped eggs and sugar. Add the flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, folding gently until just combined to keep the batter light. Grease four ramekins with butter and divide the batter evenly, filling each about three-quarters full. Press one marshmallow into the center of each ramekin to create the lava core.
- Bake the Cakes: Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). Place the filled ramekins on a baking tray and bake for 10-12 minutes. The cake edges should be set and firm while the center remains soft and gooey, indicating a perfect molten lava texture.
- Serve and Garnish: Allow the cakes to rest for 1-2 minutes after baking, then carefully invert each ramekin onto a serving plate. Top each lava cake with a dollop of whipped cream, drizzle with melted dark chocolate, and sprinkle with crushed graham crackers for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best rich flavor.
- Do not overbake; the lava center depends on keeping the middle quite soft.
- Ensure marshmallows are fully submerged in batter to prevent burning during baking.
- Serve immediately for the molten effect; leftovers can be reheated briefly but may lose the lava texture.
- Use ramekins of similar size to ensure even baking.
