Chocolate Lava Cake

Name: Chocolate Lava Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 140 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '200g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '200g 70% dark chocolate, roughly chopped'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '100g light brown soft sugar'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 eggs'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '30g flour, sifted'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': 'big pinch of sea-salt flakes'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': 'cocoa powder, sifted for dusting'}

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Indulge in the rich decadence of homemade Chocolate Lava Cake! With a gooey center of dark chocolate, this dessert is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.

828 kcal /serving 2 hrs Serves 4 Medium American

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '200g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '200g 70% dark chocolate, roughly chopped'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '100g light brown soft sugar'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 eggs'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '30g flour, sifted'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': 'big pinch of sea-salt flakes'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': 'cocoa powder, sifted for dusting'}

Preparation

Set the slow cooker to high.
Melt 200g of butter and half the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
Allow to cool.
In a stand mixer, whisk sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
Fold in flour and sea-salt flakes.

Cooking

Grease a 1-litre pudding basin with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
Pour half of the batter into the basin, place the remaining chocolate in the center, and cover with the rest of the batter.
Cover the basin with baking parchment and foil, making a pleat for expansion.
Secure with kitchen string.
Place the basin in the slow cooker, add boiling water halfway up the sides, cover, and cook on high for 2 hours until the edges are set but the center remains wobbly.

Plating & Serving

Carefully remove the basin from the slow cooker.
Remove the foil and parchment, loosen the edges with a knife, and invert onto a plate.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure the pudding basin is well-greased to prevent sticking. For a citrus twist, add orange zest to the batter. Serve with double cream, vanilla ice cream, or crème fraîche.

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

828 Calories

9.2g Protein 8% DV

53.9g Carbs 18% DV

65.0g Fat 83% DV

5.7g Fiber 15% DV

37.1g Sugars

91mg Sodium 6% DV

229mg Cholesterol 65% DV

Diet Type	Low Sodium
Health Labels	Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Kosher