Ghirardelli Individual Chocolate Lava Cakes Recipe

Name: Ghirardelli Individual Chocolate Lava Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 (4 ounce) Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Bars, divided; 1/4 cup heavy cream; Cooking spray; 1 stick unsalted butter; 3 eggs; 3 egg yolks; 1/3 cup white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup cake flour; Fresh raspberries; Whipped cream, or to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/2 (4 ounce) Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Bars, divided
1/4 cup heavy cream
Cooking spray
1 stick unsalted butter
3 eggs
3 egg yolks
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup cake flour
Fresh raspberries
Whipped cream, or to taste

1
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.
2
Form into 6 balls; refrigerate until needed.
3
To make cake, heat oven to 400 degrees F.
4
Spray six 4-ounce ramekins or custard cups with cooking spray.
5
Melt 4 ounces of chocolate (1 baking bar) and butter in double boiler; whisk gently to blend.
6
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.
7
Spoon cake batter into ramekins. Place a chocolate ball in the middle of each ramekin.
8
Bake about 15 minutes, or until cakes are firm to the touch. Let cool for about 5 minutes.
9
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.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 (4 ounce) Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Bars, divided, 1/4 cup heavy cream, Cooking spray, 1 stick unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Ghirardelli Individual Chocolate Lava Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Ghirardelli Individual Chocolate Lava Cakes

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