White Chocolate Molten Lava Cake

Forking into a lava cake with the hot liquidy center spilling out. Decadence at its best.

White Chocolate Molten Lava Cake

This ultra decadent, but surprisingly easy lava cake with white chocolate, coconut flakes, and almond flavor is ideal for impressing your guests. Decorate with powdered sugar, raspberries, or strawberries for Valentine’s Day or a romantic dinner at home.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 504kcal

Author Imma

Equipment

4 ramekins

Ingredients

baking spray for the ramekins
¼-½ cup (50-100g) toasted shredded coconut
2.3 ounces (65g) white chocolate
2 ounces (60g) butter
½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour
1 large egg
2 large egg yolks
½ teaspoon (2-3ml) almond extract (or vanilla extract)
½ teaspoon (2-3ml) rum (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (205℃). Lightly spray or butter 4 custard cups or small ramekins with cooking spray or butter. Coat the cups with toasted coconut.
Combine the chocolate and butter in a medium bowl, then microwave for 1½ minutes in 30-second intervals, stirring between intervals. If microwaving is not your thing, then melt in a double broiler over medium heat, stirring occasionally until melted.
Whisk the powdered sugar and flour into the chocolate mixture, making sure everything is incorporated.
Stir in the yolks and eggs until everything is even and smooth. Add the almond extract and rum, mixing well and scraping down the sides as you go.
Divide the mixture evenly between the custard cups and bake for 15-18 minutes. The cakes will rise and wiggle slightly in the center when you shake the pans. If it’s still too liquidy, bake them for a few more minutes.
Run a knife around the edges to loosen and invert the cakes onto individual dessert plates. Serve immediately, sprinkle with optional powdered sugar and a few fresh raspberries.

Notes

Keep an eye on them while baking because it can go fast. The center shouldn’t jiggle a lot, but it should move slightly.
If you accidentally overbake it, it will still taste great. Just don’t tell anyone it’s a lava cake.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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