Valrhona 70% Dark Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes

Chocolates

Decadent French lava cakes with delicate cake edges and a flowing, molten dark chocolate center, finished with flaky fleur de sel.

6 servings · Oven: 425°F (220°C)📌 Save Recipe to Pinterest

6 servings

Valrhona 70% Dark Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes

Decadent French lava cakes with delicate cake edges and a flowing, molten dark chocolate center, finished with flaky fleur de sel.

Yield: 6 servings·Oven: 425°F (220°C)

⏱ Prep Time

15 mins

🔥 Cook Time

12 mins

⌛ Total Time

27 mins

🍽 Yield

6 servings

🌡 Temp

425°F

Ingredients

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• 200g Valrhona 70% dark chocolate
• 115g European unsalted butter
• 3 large whole eggs + 3 yolks
• 60g powdered sugar
• 35g all-purpose flour, sifted
• Pinch of Maldon sea salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1
   Melt chocolate and butter together gently in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
2. 2
   Whisk eggs, yolks, and powdered sugar until pale and frothy.
3. 3
   Fold melted chocolate into eggs, then gently sift in flour.
4. 4
   Pour into buttered ramekins and bake at 425°F (220°C) for exactly 11-12 minutes.
5. 5
   Invert onto dessert plates and serve immediately with vanilla gelato.

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