Description

A rich, indulgent dessert featuring warm, gooey chocolate centers served with a bright, tart raspberry coulis. This recipe is faster than delivery and requires no fancy skills, making it perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.

Ingredients

Scale

8 ounces (225g) high-quality semi-sweet chocolate, broken into pieces
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons (15g) all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (150g) frozen raspberries, thawed
2–3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1–2 tablespoons water
Butter and cocoa powder for greasing ramekins

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease 4-6 (6-ounce) ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder, tapping out excess.
Melt chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla extract vigorously until pale, thick, and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Pour melted chocolate mixture into egg mixture and whisk gently to combine. Sift in flour and salt, then fold in gently until just combined.
Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins, filling them about three-quarters full.
Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft and jiggly.
While cakes bake, blend raspberries, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and water until smooth. Strain if desired.
Remove cakes from oven and let sit for 1 minute. Run a knife around edges, invert onto plates, and serve immediately with raspberry coulis.

Notes

Timing is critical; the difference between a lava cake and a baked cake is just two minutes. The cakes continue to cook from residual heat after removal from the oven. For best results, use high-quality baking chocolate rather than chips. The batter can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.

Prep Time: 13 minutes
Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ramekin with raspb
Calories: 480
Sugar: 32
Sodium: 120
Fat: 32
Saturated Fat: 18
Carbohydrates: 42
Fiber: 3
Protein: 7

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