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Decadent Chocolate Hazelnut Lava Cakes Recipe


  • Author: Hannah

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (115g) butter, plus extra for greasing

  • 4 oz (115g) dark chocolate, chopped

  • ¼ cup (60g) chocolate-hazelnut spread (e.g., Nutella)

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 large egg yolks

  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar

  • ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

  • Powdered sugar & chopped hazelnuts (for garnish)


Instructions

  • Preheat & Prepare:

    • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

    • Grease 4 ramekins with butter and lightly dust with flour or cocoa powder.

  • Melt the Chocolate & Butter:

    • In a heatproof bowl, melt butter and dark chocolate together over a double boiler or in the microwave (30-second intervals, stirring between each).

    • Stir in chocolate-hazelnut spread until smooth.

  • Mix the Batter:

    • In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and salt until pale and slightly thickened.

    • Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the eggs.

    • Sift in flour and fold until just combined.

  • Fill & Bake:

    • Divide batter evenly between the ramekins.

    • Bake for 10-12 minutes—edges should be set but the center should still be soft.

 

  • Serve Immediately:

    • Let cool for 1 minute, then carefully run a knife around the edges and invert onto plates.

    • Garnish with powdered sugar, chopped hazelnuts, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.