Description
Sinful Hazelnut Chocolate Lava Cake melts hearts with its rich, gooey center and nutty undertones. Chocolate enthusiasts discover pure indulgence in each spoonful, guaranteed to elevate dessert experiences beyond ordinary expectations.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2 bars dark chocolate
- 0.5 cup hazelnuts
- 3 eggs
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.33 cup granulated sugar
Filling:
- 0.25 cup chocolate ganache
- 2 tbsp hazelnut spread
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Garnish:
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup chopped hazelnuts
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and thoroughly grease individual ramekins with butter to prevent sticking.
- Melt dark chocolate and butter together in a double boiler, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Whisk eggs and granulated sugar in a separate bowl until the mixture becomes light and slightly frothy.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, creating a uniform, silky batter.
- Incorporate all-purpose flour and finely chopped hazelnuts into the chocolate mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Create a rich filling by blending chocolate ganache with hazelnut spread and vanilla extract until well integrated.
- Pour half of the chocolate batter into each prepared ramekin, then add a generous dollop of the hazelnut chocolate filling in the center.
- Cover the filling with remaining chocolate batter, ensuring the filling is completely enclosed.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, watching carefully to maintain a molten center while achieving a slightly crisp exterior.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow the cake to set slightly.
- Carefully invert each ramekin onto serving plates, gently tapping to release the cakes.
- Dust with powdered sugar, sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts, and dust lightly with cocoa powder.
- Serve immediately while the chocolate center remains warm and flowing.
Notes
- Precision matters when greasing ramekins to ensure easy cake release and prevent any frustrating sticking moments.
- Maintain a gentle folding technique when combining chocolate and egg mixtures to preserve the delicate air bubbles that create a light, decadent texture.
- Choose high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content for an intense, rich flavor profile that elevates the entire dessert experience.
- For gluten-sensitive guests, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free blend to make the lava cake accessible to more dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg