Molten Lava Cake

Happy May!

I originally had this as part of the recipe set called Tapas!. But I think it might have been lost in there, and something this phenomenal deserves its own post.  This is a gooey delicious treat that's worthy of a birthday or just as special occasion. And as usual with all our recipes here, it's very simple to follow. So shall we?

Ingredients

1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup all purpose flour

6 lindt balls

ice cream (optional but highly recommended)

caramel sauce (optional)

Step 1: Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler (a bowl which sits on top of a small amount of water in another slightly larger pot)

The double boiler makes sure you do not burn the chocolate by cooking it on direct heat

Step 2: Add the butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat.

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Step 3: In a large bowl whisk the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla on high speed for about 5 minutes, or until thick and light. 

Step 4: Add the flour to the egg mixture

Step 5: Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the flour and egg mixture just until combined.

 

Step 6: Spoon the cake batter into the buttered ramekins. Place a chocolate ball in the middle of each ramekin.

Step 7: Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cake is firm to the touch. Do not use the toothpick method here, because remember, this is a molten cake and you want the insides to be runny. 

Step 8: Remove from the oven and let sit for about 2 minutes. Run a small, sharp knife around the inside of each ramekin, place an upside-down plate on top, invert, and remove the ramekin.

Step 9: Top with ice cream. You can even make it a tiny bit more decadent and add some whipped cream and caramel sauce.

Be warned, this is one of the most delicious treats, you will have made. ENJOY!!!