Hazelnut Chocolate Lava Cake For Two

1. 1

   Place two cupcake liners in a cupcake tin. Set aside.

2. 2

   To make the cake, pulse dates in a food processor until they break down. Add in hazelnuts, cocoa, vanilla, and salt and pulse until a large sticky ball forms. Add water as necessary - you want the mixture to stick together while not sticking to your hands too much.

3. 3

   Divide the mixture into four even parts and form a round disk with each. Press one disk into the bottom of each cupcake liner, working the mixture up the sides.

4. 4

   Chill in the fridge at least 15 minutes.

5. 5

   While the cake is chilling, make the chocolate lava center by stirring together all lava ingredients until smooth and liquidy.

6. 6

   Spoon half the lava into each cupcake, making sure the top is spread evenly.

7. 7

   Peel away the liners, then take the remaining two disks and gently press one onto the tops of the cupcakes, pressing around the edges to seal the lava in.

8. 8

   Microwave 20-45 seconds (optional, but the lava will flow less freely if you choose not to), garnish with sea salt and crushed hazelnuts and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.