Description
Indulge in a decadent White Chocolate Lava Cake, a rich and gooey dessert perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat anytime. This recipe delivers a perfectly molten center encased in a tender, chocolatey shell.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces high-quality white chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing ramekins
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Fresh berries, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease and flour two 6-ounce ramekins.
- Melt white chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water (or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between) until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until combined.
- Sift in the flour and salt, and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft. The cooking time may vary depending on your oven.
- Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for a minute or two before inverting them onto plates.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with fresh berries, if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a high-quality white chocolate.
- Be careful not to overbake the cakes; the center should be molten.
- You can prepare the batter ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 2 hours before baking.
- If you don’t have ramekins, you can use oven-safe mugs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 45g
- Fat: 35g