White Chocolate Lava Cake

How to make White Chocolate Lava Cake

White chocolate lava cake is an elegant dessert with a tender cake outside and a flowing molten center inside. The flavor is sweet, buttery, and creamy, with vanilla adding warmth to the white chocolate. It is perfect for date nights, dinner parties, or any moment when you want a simple dessert that feels special.

1. 1Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. 2Grease four ramekins generously with butter and dust with sugar or flour.
3. 3Melt the white chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in short microwave intervals.
4. 4Stir until smooth, then let the mixture cool slightly.
5. 5In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla extract until pale and slightly thickened.
6. 6Slowly whisk the melted white chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
7. 7Fold in the flour and salt until just combined.
8. 8Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins.
9. 9Place the ramekins on a baking tray.
10. 10Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
11. 11Let the cakes rest for 1 minute.
12. 12Run a small knife around the edges and carefully invert each cake onto a plate.
13. 13Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with fresh berries.

Tips for the best result

• Use room-temperature eggs so the batter blends smoothly
• Watch the cakes closely because one extra minute can set the center
• The edges should look firm while the middle remains soft
• Invert gently to avoid breaking the cake
• Serve right away for the best molten texture

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