Description
Rich chocolate Mini chocolate lava bundt cakes melt with molten centers, promising pure indulgence. Chocolate lovers will discover a dessert that delivers intense flavor and elegant presentation in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz (113 g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
- Fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and meticulously prepare mini Bundt cake molds by brushing with melted butter and dusting with cocoa powder to ensure seamless cake release.
- Chocolate Fusion: Create a luxurious base by melting dark chocolate and butter in a double boiler, stirring until the mixture transforms into a glossy, smooth liquid with a velvety texture.
- Egg Elevation: Whip eggs and sugar together until the mixture becomes light, voluminous, and pale, establishing a delicate foundation for the cake batter.
- Batter Assembly: Gently fold flour and salt into the egg mixture, then gradually blend the molten chocolate, creating a rich, uniform batter with an intense chocolate essence.
- Molding and Baking: Distribute the silky batter evenly among the prepared molds, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, developing a crisp exterior while maintaining a molten core.
- Finishing Touch: Allow cakes to rest for 2-3 minutes after removing from the oven. Carefully invert the molds onto serving plates, releasing the individual chocolate lava cakes with their signature oozing centers.
- Presentation: Enhance the visual appeal by optionally dusting with powdered sugar or adorning with fresh berries to elevate these miniature chocolate treasures.
Notes
- Ensure Chocolate Quality: Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for rich, intense flavor and smooth texture.
- Master Baking Time: Watch cakes closely during last 2-3 minutes of baking to achieve perfect molten center without overcooking exterior.
- Control Moisture Balance: Avoid overmixing batter to maintain light, airy texture and prevent dense, heavy cakes.
- Prepare Molds Precisely: Use non-stick spray with flour or thoroughly butter and cocoa powder molds to guarantee seamless cake release without sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg