Individual Chocolate Lava Cakes Recipe

Name: Individual Chocolate Lava Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 flour; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa; 5 teaspoons instant espresso or coffee powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 salted butter, melted; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 cup granulated sugar; 4 large eggs; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 4-1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate chips; 1 cup chilled whipping cream; 3 tablespoons confectioner's sugar

Servings: persons

1 flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
5 teaspoons instant espresso or coffee powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 salted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
4-1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chilled whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioner's sugar

1
DAY BEFORE:
2
Sift flour, cocoa, espresso powder, and baking powder into medium bowl.
3
Place melted butter in large bowl; add sugars and whisk until well blended. Whisk in eggs 1 at a time, then extracts.
4
Whisk in dry ingredients.
5
Divide batter among 6-8 1-cup oven-proof mugs or ramekins. Top each with 2 Tablespoons chocolate chips; press into batter.
6
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.
7
Whipped Cream:
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Combine cream and confectioner's sugar. Whisk until peaks form. Chill up to one hour.
9
Position rack in center of oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Let ramikins stand at room temperature 5 minutes.
10
Bake uncovered until cakes are puffed and crusty and tester inserted into center comes out with thick batter attached, about 30 minutes.
11
Cool cakes 5 minutes. Top hot cakes with whipped cream and serve.

1744

kcal

Calories

Fat

222

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 flour, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa, 5 teaspoons instant espresso or coffee powder, 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, 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.

Individual Chocolate Lava Cakes

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