Description
Molten chocolate lava delight brings Paris’ sweetest whispers to your kitchen, melting hearts with rich, gooey centers. Chocolate lovers will discover pure bliss in this elegant dessert that promises indulgent moments of pure pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
Liquid Ingredients:
- ½ cup milk
- 1 ¾ cups hot water
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F, creating the optimal baking temperature for this decadent dessert.
- Craft the foundational dry mixture by whisking together flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, and cocoa powder in a spacious mixing bowl until uniformly combined.
- Introduce liquid elements by gently incorporating milk and vegetable oil into the dry ingredients, stirring until a silky, homogeneous batter emerges.
- Transfer the velvety batter into a 9-inch baking vessel, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Develop the luxurious topping by blending brown sugar and remaining cocoa powder in a separate container, then generously dispersing the mixture across the batter’s surface.
- Execute the signature lava technique by delicately streaming hot water over the prepared layer, maintaining the integrity of the underlying batter without disturbing its structure.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 40 to 45 minutes until the surface develops a distinctive set and slightly crisp appearance.
- Remove from heat and permit the dessert to rest for approximately 20 minutes, enabling the molten chocolate interior to stabilize and develop its signature flowing consistency.
Notes
- Achieve the perfect gooey chocolate center by following the hot water pouring technique precisely without stirring.
- Ensure your oven is accurately preheated to 350°F for consistent baking and the signature lava texture.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder to enhance the rich, deep chocolate flavor of this decadent dessert.
- Let the cake rest for 20 minutes after baking to allow the molten chocolate layer to set and develop its signature luscious consistency.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent contrast of temperatures and textures.
- Best enjoyed immediately after cooling to experience the ultimate chocolate lava effect.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg