Chocolate lava cakes raspberry sauce (Printable)
Molten chocolate cakes complemented by tangy raspberry sauce, perfect for an elegant sweet finish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Chocolate Lava Cakes
01 - 4 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 2 large egg yolks
05 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
06 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt
→ For the Raspberry Sauce
09 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
10 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
11 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
12 - 1 tbsp water (if using fresh raspberries)
→ For Serving (optional)
13 - Fresh raspberries
14 - Powdered sugar for dusting
15 - Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Generously butter 4 individual ramekins (6 oz each) and lightly dust with cocoa powder, tapping out the excess.
02 - Melt chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over barely simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until thick and pale.
04 - Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until just combined.
05 - Sift in the flour and fold gently, taking care not to overmix.
06 - Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins. Place ramekins on a baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 11-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft. Do not overbake.
08 - While cakes bake, combine raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water (if using fresh berries) in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until berries break down. Press through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds. Set aside to cool.
09 - Let cakes rest for 1 minute, then run a thin knife around the edges and invert onto serving plates.
10 - Spoon raspberry sauce around or over the cakes. Garnish with fresh raspberries and powdered sugar. Serve immediately, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The molten center creates this moment of pure magic when you cut into it
- That tart raspberry sauce cuts through the richness in the most perfect way
02 -
- Overbaking by even one minute ruins the molten center completely
- Ramekins must be buttered and dusted or you will lose that pretty dome shape
03 -
- Invest in good chocolate because it accounts for most of the flavor
- Learn to recognize when the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly