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Strawberry Lava Cakes

Indulge in rich, molten strawberry lava cakes that are quick to whip up and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lava Cake Base
  • 4 oz Dark chocolate Rich and decadent
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter For creamy texture
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar Sweetens the cake
  • 2 large Eggs Essential for structure
  • ¼ cup All-purpose flour Holds everything together
For the Strawberry Filling
  • 1 cup Fresh strawberries Enhances flavor
  • 1 tbsp Sugar Intensifies sweetness
For Serving (Optional)
  • 1 cup Whipped cream Perfect complement
  • a few Mint leaves Fresh garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Prepare the ramekins by greasing them with butter and dusting with cocoa powder.
Making the Batter
  1. Melt chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
  2. Whisk eggs and sugar together in a separate bowl until light and frothy.
  3. Combine the melted chocolate mixture with the egg mixture, folding gently to combine.
  4. Sift in flour, mixing just until incorporated.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly among prepared ramekins, filling each one about ¾ full.
  2. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the centers still jiggle slightly.
  3. Cool for 1 minute before carefully inverting onto plates.
Serving
  1. Optional: Drizzle with chocolate sauce or garnish with fresh strawberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These cakes are best served warm for the ultimate lava effect.

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