Gordon Ramsay Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Do you love rich chocolate desserts? The Gordon Ramsay Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe is world famous. It is warm, gooey, and very delicious.
Equipment
- Ramekins
- Small Bowls
- Electric whisk
- Sieve
- Baking Tray
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 100 g Dark Chocolate
- 100 g Unsalted Butter
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 Egg Yolks
- 100 g Caster Sugar
- 100 g All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder
Instructions
1.Prepare the Ramekins:
- Brush the inside of ramekins with melted butter. Dust them with cocoa powder and tap out extra.
2.Melt the Chocolate:
- Melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl. Use a water bath or a microwave very slowly.
3.Whisk the Eggs:
- Mix eggs, yolks, and sugar in a bowl. Whisk until the mix is pale and thick.
4.Combine the Bases:
- Gently pour the melted chocolate into the egg mix. Stir slowly so you do not lose the air.
5.Add the Flour:
- Sift the flour into the chocolate mixture. Fold it in gently until the white streaks vanish.
6.Fill and Bake:
- Pour the batter into your prepared ramekins. Bake at 200°C for exactly twelve minutes until firm.
7.Rest and Flip:
- Let the cakes sit for one minute. Carefully turn them over onto a small serving plate.
Notes
➜ Use high quality chocolate with at least seventy percent cocoa.
➜ Do not overbake or the center will not stay liquid.
➜ Butter the ramekins twice for a very easy release.
➜ Serve the lava cakes immediately while they are still hot.
➜ Chill the batter for one hour for a better rise.