Ghirardelli Individual Chocolate Lava Cakes

A special occasion deserves a special dessert. This lava cake oozes with rich indulgent chocolate that will surely impress your guests.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 447 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 3 egg yolks
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup cake flour
• cooking spray
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• Fresh raspberries
• 1 ½ (4 ounce) Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Bars, divided
• Whipped cream, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

To make centers, melt 2 ounces of chocolate (1/2 a baking bar) and cream in double boiler. Whisk gently to blend. Refrigerate about 2 hours, or until firm.

Step 2

Form into 6 balls; refrigerate until needed.

Step 3

To make cake, heat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 4

Spray six 4-ounce ramekins or custard cups with cooking spray.

Step 5

Melt 4 ounces of chocolate (1 baking bar) and butter in double boiler; whisk gently to blend.

Step 6

With an electric mixer, whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, and vanilla on high speed about 5 minutes, or until thick and light. Fold melted chocolate mixture and flour into egg mixture until just combined.

Step 7

Spoon cake batter into ramekins. Place a chocolate ball in the middle of each ramekin.

Step 8

Bake about 15 minutes, or until cakes are firm to the touch. Let cool for about 5 minutes.

Step 9

Run a small, sharp knife around inside of each ramekin. Place a plate on top, invert, and remove ramekin. Garnish with raspberries and a dollop of whipped cream.