Description
Indulge in these decadent individual chocolate lava cakes infused with cool peppermint, perfect for holiday entertaining. Each warm cake reveals a flowing center of molten chocolate with a hint of refreshing peppermint.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar and crushed candy canes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease and dust four 6-ounce ramekins with cocoa powder.
- Melt chocolate and butter together in a double boiler until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, and peppermint extract until light. Fold in chocolate mixture, then gently stir in flour and salt.
- Divide batter among ramekins. Bake 12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Let rest 1 minute, invert onto plates, dust with powdered sugar and crushed candy canes.
Notes
- Ramekins can be prepared up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated
- Center should be slightly jiggly when done
- Serve immediately for best lava effect
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 185mg