Description
Indulgent white chocolate lava cake melts hearts with its rich, silky center and delicate crumb. Chocolate enthusiasts will savor each luxurious spoonful, experiencing pure culinary bliss that lingers long after the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) white chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 425F (220C) and generously coating ceramic dishes with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create a smooth chocolate base by melting white chocolate and butter together using a double boiler, ensuring no lumps remain. Allow mixture to cool slightly to prevent egg scrambling.
- Whip eggs, additional egg yolks, and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until the texture transforms into a light, airy, pale yellow mixture with soft peaks.
- Gently fold the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, maintaining the delicate volume and preventing deflation.
- Carefully sift flour into the liquid ingredients, adding vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Fold ingredients together with minimal stirring to preserve the cake’s delicate structure.
- Distribute the silky batter evenly among prepared ceramic dishes, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
- Position dishes in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, watching for slightly set edges while maintaining a soft, molten center.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 60 seconds to stabilize the delicate interior.
- Carefully invert each cake onto serving plates, ensuring the lava-like center remains intact. Serve immediately for optimal texture and temperature.
Notes
- Ensure ramekins are well-greased to prevent sticking and easy cake removal.
- Use high-quality white chocolate for a richer, more luxurious flavor profile.
- Watch baking time carefully to achieve the perfect molten center without overcooking.
- Customize the dessert by adding a sprinkle of sea salt or fresh berries on top for extra complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: <1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg