Chocolate Molten Lava Cake
Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
Type of chocolate: Le Noir 61% Baking Bar
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
4 ¼ oz Le Noir 61% Baking Bar (Valrhona Dark Chocolate)
8 ¼ oz butter
2 whole eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
8 chocolate truffles or ganache candies
Preparation & Assembly
- Melt the chocolate and the butter in the microwave or in a bowl over a pot of simmering water
- Blend together the whole eggs and the sugar for 3 minutes. (Be careful not to over-beat the eggs)
- Carefully stir the chocolate and butter into the frothy eggs then add the sifted flour.
- Line 2 inch molds with parchment paper (Or use non stick spray and dust with flour)
- Fill the molds halfway up with chocolate mixture, then place a chocolate truffle or candy in the middle of the batter and cover with more of the chocolate mixture
- Bake for 15 minutes at 375F degrees
Chef’s tips:
Serve with a touch of whipped cream
