Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes

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Whether it's Valentine's Day or not, this molten chocolate lava cake needs to be made. Recipe on the blog!

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Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes

3 oz Dark Chocolate Baking Bar, at least 60% (or a dairy-free bar)

4 tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil

½ tsp Vanilla Extract

¼ +⅛ Espresso Powder, optional

⅛ tsp Fine Sea Salt

4 tbs Light Brown Sugar. Maybe 3 tbs

1 tbs +2 tsp Flour

1 Large Egg +1 Large Egg Yolk, room temp

Cocoa Powder, for dusting

Baking Spray, for greasing

4 tbs Whipped Cream, for garnish

3 tbs Toasted Hazelnuts, for garnish

Equipment: 2, 6oz Ramekins, medium bowl, knife

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Method

Heat oven to 425°F. Spray the two ramekins with baking spray, or a light coating of softened butter, then lightly dust with cocoa powder, tapping out the excess.

Roughly chop up the chocolate and add it to a medium bowl. Melt the chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler.

Once melted, whisk in the olive oil, vanilla, espresso powder, and salt until smooth.

Add the the brown sugar and whisk into the chocolate until well incorporated., then whisk in the egg and yolk until smooth.

Add the flour and use a spatula to fold into the chocolate.

Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared ramekins and bake for about 11 minutes. The top and edges should be set, but the center should have a little give when pressed on.

Let the molten cakes rest out of the oven for 1 minute. While you are waiting, run a knife around the edges to loosen. Carefully invert the cakes onto a plate, top with powdered sugar and enjoy!

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