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Molten Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter and 4 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk 1 cup of powdered sugar, 2 eggs, 2 egg yolks, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Fold in 6 tablespoons of all-purpose flour until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until the sides are set but the center is still soft.
- Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then run a knife around the edges to loosen. Invert each ramekin onto a plate and let sit for 10 seconds before unmolding.
- Top each molten lava cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and serve immediately.
The history of the molten lava cake dates back to the 1980s, when French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten accidentally underbaked a chocolate cake, creating a gooey, molten center. This decadent dessert quickly gained popularity and became a staple in fine dining restaurants around the world. The addition of a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream adds a delightful contrast to the warm, oozing chocolate, making it a beloved indulgence for dessert lovers. Today, the best versions of this dessert can be found in upscale restaurants and bakeries, where skilled pastry chefs meticulously balance the cake's rich chocolate flavor with the perfect molten center and a velvety scoop of vanilla ice cream. For those looking to recreate this dessert at home, it's crucial to use high-quality chocolate and to ensure the cake is baked just enough to achieve the desired molten consistency.
27 min
4
380 calories
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