Molten Lava Chocolate Cupcake

Ingredients

• 100g Van Houten 55% Dark Chocolate
• 80g unsalted butter
• 2 whole eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 50g powdered sugar
• 30g all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Butter and cocoa powder (for greasing)

Tools

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Double boiler
• Measuring cups/spoons
• Ramekins or muffin molds
• Oven

Recipe Overview

The Molten Lava Chocolate Cupcake using Van Houten 55% Dark Chocolate is a luxurious dessert that delivers pure indulgence in every spoonful. Known for its intense cocoa notes and balanced bitterness, Van Houten 55% adds depth and richness to this classic treat. With a soft and tender outer cake shell and a luscious molten center, this recipe is a must-try for chocolate lovers.

What makes this lava cake extra special is its effortless preparation and elegant presentation. Perfect for dinner parties or solo indulgence, it’s ready in under 30 minutes. The addition of high-quality couverture chocolate elevates the taste, and with precise baking, you get a gooey center that flows beautifully when cut open. Serve it warm with a dusting of cocoa or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This lava cake may be quick and simple, but its flavor is anything but ordinary.

Recipe Detail

This indulgent Molten Lava Cake using Van Houten 55% Dark Chocolate is a quick-fix gourmet dessert that’s rich, gooey, and unforgettable.

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Grease ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
• Melt chocolate and butter over a double boiler until smooth.
• In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, vanilla, and salt until pale and fluffy.
• Fold in melted chocolate and butter mixture gently.
• Sift in flour and fold until just combined.
• Pour into ramekins (3/4 full) and bake for 10-12 minutes.
• Let sit for 1 minute, then invert carefully onto plates. Serve warm.