Description: Rich and indulgent chocolate lava cakes with a molten, gooey center. These individual desserts are dusted with powdered sugar and garnished with fresh berries for a festive and decadent holiday treat.
Recipe:
- Servings: 4 cakes
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 7-9 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 oz (115g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Optional garnish: Powdered sugar, fresh berries, or whipped cream
Instructions:
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Mix Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until thick and pale. Gently fold in the melted chocolate mixture. Sift in the flour and fold until combined.
- Prepare Ramekins: Grease 4 ramekins or silicone molds with butter and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking. Divide the batter evenly among the ramekins.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 200°C (390°F).
- Cook Lava Cakes: Place the ramekins in the air fryer basket and cook for 7-9 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Serve: Let the cakes cool for 1 minute before inverting onto serving plates. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with berries or whipped cream.
Nutritional Information (Per Cake):
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
Notes:
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Serve immediately for the best molten center; reheating may solidify the interior.
- Pair with vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert.
Let me know if you’d like additional holiday dessert recipes or variations! 😊