Description
Decadent and rich chocolate lava cakes infused with the bold flavors of Kraken rum, featuring a perfectly gooey center. The perfect dessert for chocolate lovers, topped with a light dusting of cocoa powder for a sophisticated finish.
Ingredients
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- 150g dark chocolate
- 125g butter
- 3 eggs
- 3 egg yolks
- 80g caster sugar
- 50ml Kraken rum (or another high-quality rum)
- 50g plain flour
- 25g cocoa powder (with extra for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and butter your ramekins well.
- Melt the chocolate and butter: In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the dark chocolate and butter together, stirring occasionally until smooth.
- Whisk the eggs and sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, and caster sugar together until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Combine the mixtures: Slowly fold the egg mixture into the melted chocolate and butter mixture. Add in the rum and mix until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients: Sift the flour and cocoa powder into the mixture and gently fold in with a spatula until just combined.
- Prepare the ramekins: Divide the mixture between the prepared ramekins, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Bake: Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until risen and just firm to the touch. The outer part should be cooked, and the inner part should remain liquid.
- Serve: Run a knife around the edges of each lava cake to loosen it, then carefully turn them over onto serving plates. Dust with cocoa powder before serving. For an extra indulgence, add a scoop of ice cream on the side.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the gooey chocolatey goodness!
Notes
- The cooking time may vary depending on the size of the ramekins, so keep an eye on them after 8 minutes to ensure the perfect gooey center.
- You can substitute Kraken rum with any other dark rum for a similar rich flavor.
- For a more indulgent touch, pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
