- 3 oz. dark chocolate chopped (I used 70%)
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 egg yolk room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- pinch of fine sea salt
- 2 Tablespoons Bob's Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray 2 4-inch ramekins (that hold about 6-8 oz) with non-stick spray and lightly dust/coat with cocoa powder. Line the bottoms with parchment rounds if desired.
Add the chocolate and butter to a microwave safe bowl. Heat at 50% power for 1 minute. Stir well then heat at 50% power for 30 seconds then stir. Continue to heat at 50% power for 20 second intervals, stirring well each time, until the chocolate is melted. Set aside.
Add the egg, egg yolk, granulated sugar, and salt to a medium bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat on high speed until light in color and slightly thickened and pale.
While the mixer is running on medium, pour in 1/2 of the melted chocolate and mix to combine. Turn off the mixer and add the remaining chocolate. Beat until smooth.
Add the gluten free flour and use a spatula to fold into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
Transfer the batter equally among the two prepared ramekins. Bake at 425 degrees for 12-14 minutes. When done, the edges will be set and the middle will be soft and jiggly.
When done, cool in the ramekins for 1 minute. Then invert onto a plate and let sit for 10-15 seconds before removing the ramekin.
Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- The flour mix I used in this recipe contains xanthan gum. Another 1:1 flour blend will also work, just be sure it contains xanthan gum.
- If your oven runs hot, your lava cakes may be done in as little as 10 minutes. Mine take 12 minutes exactly. The longer you leave your cakes in, the less "lava" there will be in the center.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 321mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 846IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 5mg
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Nutrition Facts are estimated and aren't always accurate. Please consult a doctor or nutritionist if you have special dietary needs.