Chocolate Lava Cake
Total: 30 minutes. Servings: 4. Author: Amy + Jacky.
🍳 Cook: 30 min
Ingredients
| 2 | large eggs | |
| 2 | large egg yolks | |
| 1/2 cup | 120 ml | unsalted butter |
| 1 tbsp | 15 ml | all-purpose flour |
| 1/4 cup | 60 ml | granulated sugar |
| 3.5-4 oz | 99–115 g | bittersweet dark chocolate (70% cacao) |
| 1/2 tsp | 2.5 ml | vanilla extract |
| 1 pinch | salt | |
| — | powdered sugar, for topping |
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate & Unsalted Butter: Melt 3.5-4 oz (100-113 g) 70% cacao dark chocolate with 1/2 cup (125 g) unsalted butter. Pro Tip: use the double boiler method or the microwave (30-second intervals & mix).
- Make Egg Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, add 2 large eggs, 2 large egg yolks, 1/4 cup (52 g) granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix ingredients for 1 minute with a hand mixer using medium speed.
- Make Chocolate Lava Cake Mixture: Slowly pour in and mix the chocolate-butter mixture with the egg mixture (Pro Tip: the chocolate-butter mixture can be hot, so you don't want to pour it all in at once). Add 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract. Then sift in 1 tbsp (9 g) all-purpose flour. Mix everything together with a spatula until well mixed.
- Pressure Cook Lava Cake: If you are planning to remove the lava cakes from the ramekins to serve, spray the ramekins with cooking spray. Carefully pour the lava cake mixture into 4 x 6 oz ramekins. Then tap the ramekins against the counter a few times to remove air bubbles. Add 1 cup (250 ml) cold water in Instant Pot. Place trivet in Instant Pot, then stack the ramekins on top. Pressure cook at High Pressure for 7-9 minutes + Quick Release. Pressure cooking times: Thicker Pyrex glass ramekins — High Pressure 8-9 minutes + Quick Release; Standard 6 oz ramekins — High Pressure 7 minutes + Quick Release. Carefully open the lid (avoid dripping the condensation on the lava cakes!).
- Serve: Quickly place the ramekins on a cooling tray, then serve immediately once the ramekins are cooled to touch. Sift powdered sugar on the chocolate lava cake, then decorate with a strawberry. You can also serve with a scoop of ice cream. Serve & dive into your luxurious showstopping choco lava cake!