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Decadent Dark Chocolate Lava Cakes with Molten Raspberry Center

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These decadent dark chocolate lava cakes feature a luscious molten raspberry center, combining rich bittersweet chocolate with a tart, flowing raspberry surprise. Quick and easy to make, they are perfect for special occasions or an indulgent treat.

Ingredients

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  • 6 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 teaspoons raspberry preserves or seedless jam (frozen dollops preferred)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Butter and lightly flour four 6-ounce ramekins.
  2. Melt the chocolate and butter together using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring often until smooth (about 3-4 minutes).
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar vigorously for 3-4 minutes until thickened and pale yellow.
  4. Stir the melted chocolate mixture into the eggs and sugar. Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, mixing gently but thoroughly.
  5. Sift the flour over the batter and fold it in carefully to avoid deflating the eggs.
  6. Fill each ramekin halfway with batter. Place a teaspoon of frozen raspberry preserves in the center of each, then cover with the remaining batter to seal the filling inside.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set and slightly puffed but the center remains soft.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool for 1-2 minutes. Run a small knife around the edges, then carefully invert each ramekin onto a dessert plate.
  9. Serve immediately, optionally with vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Notes

Freeze raspberry preserves into small dollops before placing in batter to maintain molten center. Do not overbake to keep the gooey core. Butter and flour ramekins well to prevent sticking. Use room temperature eggs for better aeration. Adjust baking time by 1-2 minutes if cakes are too firm or too runny in the center.

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