Recipe

Charm your SO (or self) with this Dark Chocolate Raspberry Lava Cake

By Jina Kim at Illinois State University

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Lava Cake

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 stick + 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 6 ounces dark chocolate
  • 1 package fresh raspberries
  • 4 teaspoons raspberry preserves
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Confectioners' sugar for dusting

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 425ºF. Combine cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon all-purpose flower in a bowl. Set aside.

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Step 2

Brush inside of ramekin with 1 tablespoon of melted butter.

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Step 3

Dust buttered ramekin with cocoa mixture and tap out excess. Set aside.

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Step 4

In a small saucepan, add butter and dark chocolate. Melt over low heat, stirring occasionally.

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Step 5

In a small bowl, add raspberry preserves and fresh raspberries. Mash until pureed.

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Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, add eggs and sugar. Using a mixer, whip until pale, light, and fluffy.

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Step 7

Add cooled chocolate mixture to egg mixture and fold gently.

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Step 8

Add flour to mixture and fold gently.

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Step 9

In prepped ramekin, add batter two-thirds of the way up, then add the raspberry filling. Cover with batter. Bake for approximately 13 minutes.

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Step 10

Dust with confectioners sugar and devour.

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