RestaurantsThe GuildChocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by The Guild
Time40m
Serves4

chocolate ganache, cream, berries

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Ingredients

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Cake

Ganache

Berries

Method

Cake Preparation

1

Melt Chocolate and Butter

In a heatproof bowl, combine dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt over a double boiler or in the microwave until smooth, stirring occasionally.

2

Mix Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until thick and pale. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture and stir until well combined. Fold in the flour gently.

3

Prepare Ramekins

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour. Pour the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.

4

Bake

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is soft. Let them cool for a minute before inverting onto plates.

Ganache Preparation

5

Heat Cream

In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until just simmering.

6

Make Ganache

Remove from heat and add dark chocolate. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.

Serving

7

Plate the Cake

Place the inverted lava cakes on serving plates. Pour the chocolate ganache over the center of each cake, allowing it to flow out.

8

Garnish

Toss the mixed berries with powdered sugar and place them around the cake for garnish.