Chocolate Soufflé (Lava Cake)
Soft on the outside, with a perfectly melted chocolate center!
5 minutes prep + 8 minutes baking = A fantastic dessert ready to serve
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Ingredients (for 6 servings):
• 113 g butter (1/2 cup)
• 170 g dark chocolate (chopped)
• 2 eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt (a very small pinch)
• 2 tablespoons flour
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Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 230°C (450°F).
Grease small soufflé cups (ramekins) with butter and lightly dust with cocoa powder.
2. Melt the butter and dark chocolate in a bowl using a double boiler or microwave in short intervals, stirring frequently.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs + egg yolks + sugar until fluffy.
4. Add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and stir.
5. Sift in the salt and flour → gently fold in with a spatula.
6. Divide the mixture among the prepared ramekins.
7. Bake for only 8-10 minutes.
The edges should look cooked, but the center should be soft.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute.
Serve in the dish or flip it onto a plate.
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Serving Suggestion
Topping:
• Powdered sugar
• Ice cream (vanilla is a perfect match!
)• Fresh strawberries
It's amazing