Thermomix Molten Chocolate Lava Cake

Name: Thermomix Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 120 g of dark chocolate; 80 g of butter; 3 eggs; 100 g of sugar; 40 g of flour; powdered sugar; mixed berries ((for decoration))

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This cake with a molten center requires precise oven baking. 🍫 The texture is soft and melting.

Total time: 20 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.13

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 7

servings

Estimated cost €4.50

Equipment

Whisk
Spatula
Bowl
Ramekins
Sieve
Air fryer

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 400 °F. Butter and flour your ramekins so the cakes unmold easily once baked, then set them aside.

Place the dark chocolate and butter in the Thermomix bowl. Melt everything for at 122 °F, speed 2, until you get a smooth, uniform mixture. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula to incorporate everything well.
Next, add the eggs and sugar to the bowl. Insert the whisk, then mix for on speed 3.5, until the mixture becomes slightly frothy and nicely glossy.
Pour the sifted flour into the bowl and mix for on speed 3. If needed, scrape down the sides and mix a few more seconds to get a perfectly smooth batter without lumps.
Pour the batter into the buttered ramekins, filling them three-quarters full. For an even more molten center, insert a small square of chocolate into the center of each portion before baking.
Bake the ramekins for at 400 °F. Watch the baking closely: the edges should be set while the center stays slightly jiggly, a sign of a perfectly molten center.
Let rest for a minute before gently unmolding the cakes onto plates. Dust with powdered sugar and add a few mixed berries for a touch of freshness and color.

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Goes well with

🎅 Christmas: all recipes

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Pears Poached in Red Wine

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As a main

Homemade Beef Wellington

1 h 30Hard

To drink

Classic Cosmopolitan

5 minEasy

Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

320kcal

Protein6 g8%
Carbs32 g41%
Fat18 g52%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

👉 For an even more indulgent result, use 70% cacao chocolate and add a pinch of fleur de sel before baking: it enhances the chocolate flavor and balances the sweetness of the dessert 😋.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Baked and cooled cakes can be frozen individually for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator, reheat gently.

Storage : How long does it keep?

The molten texture of the center will be altered after cooling.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The batter can be prepared the day before and stored chilled (4°C) in an airtight container. Bake just before serving.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Oven is ideal: 8-10 min at 160-170°C to regain the molten center. Microwave: 20-30 sec at medium power, watch to avoid overcooking. Air fryer: 5-7 min at 160°C. The goal is to reheat without drying out and keep the center liquid.

Variations

Insert a square of chocolate in the center of each portion.
Garnish with powdered sugar and mixed berries.
Unmold gently after resting for one minute.

Mistakes to avoid

Forgetting to butter and flour the ramekins.
Overbaking: the center should stay slightly jiggly.
Filling the batter to the top: fill three-quarters full.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make a lava cake in the Thermomix?

Melt the chocolate and butter for 2 minutes at 50 °C on speed 2, add the eggs and sugar for 30 seconds on speed 3.5, then the flour for 15 seconds on speed 3, pour into buttered ramekins and bake for 10 minutes at 200 °C.

How do you get a molten center?

Insert a small square of chocolate into the center of each portion before baking. The edges should be set while the center stays slightly jiggly, a sign of a perfectly molten center.

How long should you bake it?

Bake the ramekins for 10 minutes at 200 °C. Watch the baking closely, then let rest for a minute before gently unmolding.

How do you serve the lava cake?

Gently unmold onto plates, dust with powdered sugar and add a few mixed berries for a touch of freshness and color.