Pistachio Chocolate Lava Cakes
Rich and decadent pistachio chocolate lava cakes with gooey centers, perfect for special occasions or a quick indulgent dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter – melted and slightly cooled
- Dark Chocolate – high-quality, chopped
- Granulated Sugar
- Large Eggs – 2 whole eggs and 2 egg yolks, room temperature
- All-Purpose Flour
- Pistachios – finely ground for batter and chopped for garnish
- Vanilla Extract
- Salt – a pinch
- Nonstick Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease 4 ramekins with nonstick cooking spray.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 whole eggs, 2 egg yolks, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Slowly pour the melted chocolate into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to prevent the eggs from cooking.
- Using a spatula, gently fold in the all-purpose flour, ground pistachios, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about ¾ full.
- Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centers should still jiggle slightly.
- Let the cakes cool for 1 minute before carefully running a knife around the edges to loosen. Invert onto plates and garnish with chopped pistachios. Serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t overbake to keep the center gooey. Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. Grease ramekins thoroughly for easy release.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lava cake
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
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