Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with our exquisite Individual Chocolate Lava Cakes. These delightful treats are a symphony of rich, decadent flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Each molten chocolate center is encased in a delicate, airy chocolate cake that melts in your mouth, creating an explosion of pure chocolate bliss. Perfect for special occasions or as a sweet ending to a romantic dinner, these individual lava cakes are sure to impress and satisfy. With our easy-to-follow recipes, you can create these delectable desserts in the comfort of your own kitchen.
**Chocolate Lava Cakes Recipe:**
* **Classic Chocolate Lava Cakes:** This timeless recipe yields rich, gooey chocolate lava cakes with a crispy outer layer.
* **Nutella Lava Cakes:** For Nutella lovers, this recipe combines the classic chocolate lava cake with a luscious Nutella filling.
* **Raspberry Swirl Lava Cakes:** Elevate your lava cakes with a vibrant raspberry swirl, adding a touch of fruity sweetness to the decadent chocolate.
* **Salted Caramel Lava Cakes:** Indulge in a symphony of flavors with these salted caramel lava cakes, featuring a gooey caramel center and a sprinkle of sea salt.
* **Peanut Butter Lava Cakes:** Satisfy your sweet and salty cravings with these peanut butter lava cakes, filled with a creamy peanut butter center and topped with chopped peanuts.
Each recipe includes detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure perfect results every time. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, these Individual Chocolate Lava Cakes are a must-try for any chocolate enthusiast.
GHIRARDELLI INDIVIDUAL CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKES
"Break into these individual chocolate cakes to find a lusciously melted soft chocolate center inside"
Provided by jbirtsr
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. To make the centers, in the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water, melt the 2 ounces of chocolate with the cream. Whisk gently to blend. 2. Refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until firm. With your hands, form into six balls; refrigerate until needed. 3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray six 4-ounce ramekins or custard cups with cooking spray 4.To make the cakes, in the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water, melt the 4 ounces of chocolate and the butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. 5. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, whisk the whole eggs, eff yolks, sugar, and vanilla on high speed for about 5 minutes, or until thick and light. Fold the melted chocolate mixture and four into the egg mixture just until combined. Spoon the cake batter into the ramekins. Place a chocolate ball in the middle of each ramekin. 6. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cakes is firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and let sit for about 5 minutes. Run a small, sharp knife around the inside of each ramekin, place an upside-down plate on top, invert, and remove the ramekin. Garnish with raspberries and a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 37.957285 g, Carbohydrate 33.1132 g, Cholesterol 209.883333333333 mg, Fiber 2.05666662279765 g, Protein 6.38969333333333 g, SaturatedFat 23.3850783333333 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (116g), Sodium 57.934 mg, Sugar 31.0565333772023 g, TransFat 5.60978766666666 g
GHIRARDELLI INDIVIDUAL CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKES RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by Holly4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To make centers, melt chocolate and cream in double boiler. Whisk gently to blend. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm. Form into 6 balls; refrigerate until needed. To make cake, heat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray six 4-ounce ramekins or custard cups with cooking spray. Melt chocolate and butter in double boiler; whisk gently to blend. With an electric mixer, whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, and vanilla on high speed about 5 minutes or until thick and light. Fold melted cholcolate mixture and flour into egg mixture just until combined. Spoon cake batter into ramekins. Place a chocolate ball in the middle of each ramekin. Bake about 15 minutes or until cake is firm to the touch. Let it sit out of the oven for about 5 minutes. Run a small, sharp knife around inside of each ramekin, place a plate on top, invert and remove ramekin. Garnish with raspberries and a dollop of whipped cream. Check out www.ghirardelli.com
INDIVIDUAL CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKES BY GHIRARDELLI
I just received my first KitchenAid stand mixer and this recipe was included in their recipes. I love the idea of making a chilled chocolate ball that is added to the batter in order to obtain that gooey yummy center. It says to garnish with raspberries and whipped cream, but I know we like to serve it with vanilla ice cream!!
Provided by diner524
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 6 individual cakes, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Directions.
- To make centers, melt 2 ounces of chocolate (1/2 a baking bar) and cream in double boiler. Whisk gently to blend. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm. Form into 6 balls; refrigerate until needed.
- To make cake, heat oven to 400°F Spray six 4-ounce ramekins or custard cups with cooking spray. Melt 4 ounces of chocolate (1 baking bar) and butter in double boiler; whisk gently to blend. With an electric mixer, whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, and vanilla on high speed about 5 minutes or until thick and light. Fold melted chocolate mixture and flour into egg mixture just until combined. Spoon cake batter into ramekins. Place a chocolate ball in the middle of each ramekin.
- Bake about 15 minutes or until cake is firm to the touch. Let it sit out of the oven for about 5 minutes. Run a small, sharp knife around inside of each ramekin, place a plate on top, invert and remove ramekin. Garnish with raspberries and a dollop of whipped cream.
GHIRARDELLI INDIVIDUAL CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKES
A special occasion deserves a special dessert. This lava cake oozes with rich indulgent chocolate that will surely impress your guests.
Provided by Ghirardelli
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Ghirardelli®
Time 2h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To make centers, melt 2 ounces of chocolate (1/2 a baking bar) and cream in double boiler. Whisk gently to blend. Refrigerate about 2 hours, or until firm.
- Form into 6 balls; refrigerate until needed.
- To make cake, heat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Spray six 4-ounce ramekins or custard cups with cooking spray.
- Melt 4 ounces of chocolate (1 baking bar) and butter in double boiler; whisk gently to blend.
- With an electric mixer, whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, and vanilla on high speed about 5 minutes, or until thick and light. Fold melted chocolate mixture and flour into egg mixture until just combined.
- Spoon cake batter into ramekins. Place a chocolate ball in the middle of each ramekin.
- Bake about 15 minutes, or until cakes are firm to the touch. Let cool for about 5 minutes.
- Run a small, sharp knife around inside of each ramekin. Place a plate on top, invert, and remove ramekin. Garnish with raspberries and a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 250.4 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 20.3 g, Sodium 46.3 mg, Sugar 22.3 g
INDIVIDUAL CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKES
A chocolate volcano!! for chocolate lovers, this small treat can be served with vainilla ice cream and raspberry for an more elegant look.
Provided by Red Butterfly
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To make centers, melt 1/2 bar (2oz) chocolate and cream in double boiler. Whisk gently to blend. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm. Form into 6 balls; refrigerate until needed.
- To make cake, heat oven to 400°F Spray six 4-ounce ramekins or custard cups with cooking spray. Melt 1 bar (4oz) chocolate and butter in double boiler; whisk gently to blend. With an electric mixer, whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, and vanilla on high speed about 5 minutes or until thick and light. Fold melted chocolate mixture and flour into egg mixture just until combined. Spoon cake batter into ramekins. Place a chocolate ball in the middle of each ramekin.
- Bake about 15 minutes or until cake is firm to the touch. Let it sit out of the oven for about 5 minutes. Run a small, sharp knife around inside of each ramekin, place a plate on top, invert and remove ramekin. Garnish with raspberries and a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.5, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 187.7, Sodium 31.8, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 11.3, Protein 3.7
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start baking, ensure all your ingredients are measured, prepped, and ready to use. This will help streamline the baking process and prevent any scrambling or forgetting of ingredients.
- Use High-Quality Chocolate: The quality of your chocolate will significantly impact the final product. Opt for high-quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60% for a rich and decadent flavor.
- Do Not Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can result in a dense and chewy cake instead of a light and fluffy one. Mix only until the ingredients are well combined, and be gentle when folding in the egg whites.
- Chill the Batter: Chilling the batter helps set the structure and prevents the cakes from rising too quickly, resulting in a better lava center.
- Use Ramekins: Individual ramekins are ideal for baking lava cakes as they provide even heat distribution and ensure each cake has its own lava center.
- Bake at High Temperature: The initial high temperature helps create a crust on the cakes, trapping the molten chocolate center.
- Test for Doneness: Insert a toothpick or skewer into the center of a cake. If it comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, the cake is ready.
- Let the Cakes Cool Slightly: Allow the cakes to cool for a few minutes before serving to prevent the lava from spilling out immediately.
Conclusion:
These individual chocolate lava cakes are a delightful and indulgent dessert perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat. With a rich chocolate flavor, gooey lava center, and fluffy texture, they are sure to impress your friends and family. Remember to follow the tips mentioned above to ensure perfectly baked lava cakes every time. Indulge in the ultimate chocolatey experience with these tempting individual chocolate lava cakes!
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