Description
Decadent individual chocolate lava cakes with a rich molten center infused with pistachio, perfect for romantic dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate together, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in the powdered sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs and egg yolks, mixing until incorporated.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, flour, chopped pistachios, and a pinch of salt.
- Divide the batter among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- Let cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates. Serve warm.
Notes
Timing is crucial for a molten center; check at 11–12 minutes. Use the best quality chocolate for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 725
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg