Molten Orange-Chocolate Lava Cakes Recipe

Name: Molten Orange-Chocolate Lava Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons (84 g) extra-virgin unrefined coconut oil; 3 ounces (42 g) dark chocolate (85% cacao or higher), chopped; 4 ounces (56 g) unsweetened dark chocolate, chopped; 1/4 cup (80 g) raw honey; 1 tablespoon (6 g) orange zest, plus extra for garnishing; 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons (24 g) almond flour; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 4 eggs

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons (84 g) extra-virgin unrefined coconut oil
3 ounces (42 g) dark chocolate (85% cacao or higher), chopped
4 ounces (56 g) unsweetened dark chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup (80 g) raw honey
1 tablespoon (6 g) orange zest, plus extra for garnishing
1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
3 tablespoons (24 g) almond flour
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
4 eggs

1
Grease the inside walls and bottom of five 6-ounce (168 g) ramekins with coconut oil.
2
Prepare a double boiler by setting a glass bowl over a pot of simmering water, but do not let the bowl touch the water.
3
Melt the coconut oil and chocolates in the bowl, stirring together.
4
Remove from the heat and stir in the honey, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla.
5
Stir in the almond flour and salt.
6
Using an electric mixer, beat in the eggs one at a time, then continue beating for about 3 minutes, until, the chocolate turns a slightly lighter shade of brown.
7
Fill the ramekins until about three-fourths full with batter.
8
Refrigerate for 20 minutes or overnight.
9
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350F (180C, or gas mark 4).
10
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, just until the top is set in the center, but still slightly wobbly.
11
You dont want to overcook or you wont have that molten lava center.
12
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
13
Garnish with; additional orange zest.
14
These are best served warm the day theyre made.

725

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons (84 g) extra-virgin unrefined coconut oil, 3 ounces (42 g) dark chocolate (85% cacao or higher), chopped, 4 ounces (56 g) unsweetened dark chocolate, chopped, 1/4 cup (80 g) raw honey, and more.

Yes, Molten Orange-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.

Molten Orange-Chocolate Lava Cakes

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