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Decadent Espresso Chocolate Lava Cakes for Two

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Rich and indulgent espresso-infused chocolate lava cakes made for two, featuring a molten center and a slightly crispy edge. Quick and easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing ramekins
  • 4 ounces (115g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons (24g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons (10g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease two 6-ounce ramekins generously with butter, then dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking. Tap out any excess cocoa.
  2. Melt the butter and bittersweet chocolate together using a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract vigorously until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  4. Slowly fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture using a spatula, taking care not to deflate the batter.
  5. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and instant espresso powder. Gradually fold this dry mix into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix; some streaks of flour are okay.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins. Place them on a baking sheet for easy handling.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are set and slightly firm but the centers look soft and jiggly.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 1 minute. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes before inverting onto plates.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately. Optionally, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh berries on the side.

Notes

Do not overbake to maintain the molten center. Use room temperature eggs for better texture. Grease ramekins well and dust with cocoa powder instead of flour to keep edges crisp. Batter can be prepared ahead and refrigerated in ramekins for up to 24 hours; add 1-2 minutes to baking time when baking from chilled batter.

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