Signature Hot Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
chocolate liqueur, Heath® bar crunch, chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream Please allow 30 minutes for preparation
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
- 3
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
- 4
Mix the Batter
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until well combined. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture, then add the chocolate liqueur, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Finally, fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
- 5
Fill the Ramekins
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
Serving the Lava Cake
- 7
Let Them Cool
Once baked, remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute.
- 8
- 9
Add Toppings
Drizzle the chocolate sauce over each lava cake and sprinkle with Heath® bar crunch. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
- 10
Enjoy!
Serve immediately and enjoy the gooey, molten center with the warmth of the cake and the cold of the ice cream.
