Description
Discover the secret to making soft chocolate lava muffins that are irresistibly gooey and simple to prepare. Perfect for dessert lovers seeking an easy, indulgent treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 grams or 1 1/2 cup (360 ml) s dark chocolate chopped
- 150 grams or 2/3 cup (160 ml) unsalted butter
- 4 Eggs, at room temperature
- 70 grams or 1/3 cup (80 ml) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract or essence
- 75 grams or 2/3 cup (160 ml) all purpose flour
Instructions
- Gently melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until they are combined smoothly. Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Using a whisk or an electric mixer, vigorously mix the granulated sugar and eggs for several minutes.
- Once the mixture has tripled in size, incorporate the vanilla extract by mixing it in thoroughly.
- Combine the cooled chocolate-butter mixture with the egg-sugar blend, stirring until the texture is uniform.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until it is fully integrated into the batter.
- Place the prepared batter in the refrigerator to chill for at least an hour or up to a full day.
- Set your oven to 200°C (400°F) and prepare your muffin tray by lining it with paper liners. Fill each liner to about three-quarters full with the batter.
- Bake in the center of the oven at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes. For a softer center, aim for 18 minutes; for a firmer center, bake for 20-22 minutes. The tops should be firm, cracked, and stable, not wobbly. Be cautious not to overbake! Allow to cool on a wire rack, though serving them warm is also delightful.
Notes
- Cool the chocolate-butter blend completely before mixing with the egg-sugar mixture to avoid cooking the eggsnBeat sugar and eggs until the mixture becomes pale and triples in size for a fluffy texturenSift flour into the batter to eliminate lumps and achieve a smooth texture
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 20g
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