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Chocolate Lava Cake Extravaganza Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Indulge in this decadent Chocolate Lava Cake Extravaganza that features a gooey marshmallow center, rich dark chocolate batter, and a delightful graham cracker topping. Perfectly baked to have a firm exterior with a molten, creamy middle, this dessert is finished with whipped cream and a drizzle of melted dark chocolate, offering an irresistible treat for chocolate lovers.

Ingredients

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

  1. Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a double boiler, melt the dark chocolate and butter together until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly to avoid cooking the eggs in the next step.
  2. Whisk Eggs and Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy, incorporating air for a light texture.
  3. Combine Mixtures and Prepare Batter: Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Add the flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt; fold until just combined. Grease ramekins with butter and fill each up to three-quarters full with batter. Push one marshmallow into the center of each ramekin to create a molten core.
  4. Bake the Cakes: Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Bake the ramekins for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and firm but the center remains soft and molten.
  5. Serve: Let the cakes sit for 1-2 minutes after baking. Carefully invert each cake onto a plate. Top with whipped cream, drizzle with melted dark chocolate, and sprinkle generously with crushed graham crackers for added texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use high-quality dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
  • Be careful not to overbake to maintain the lava cake’s signature gooey center.
  • If desired, substitute marshmallows with chocolate truffles for a different filling.
  • Greasing ramekins thoroughly helps with easy removal of cakes.
  • Serve immediately for the best molten chocolate effect.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/chocolate-lava-cake-extravaganza-recipe/