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Chocolate Orange Lava Cake

By September 17, 2022December 27th, 2022No Comments

Chocolate Orange Lava Cake

Chocolate Orange Lava Cake is a rich chocolate cake with orange peel and almonds. The cake is slightly undercooked, resulting in a molten chocolate center.
Pro Tip
This recipe makes two lava cakes but can easily be doubled to make four.
Make in Advance
The cake batter can be made up to 4 hours in advance, poured into the prepared ramekins, and stored in the refrigerator. When ready to bake, place directly in the oven and add 1-2 minutes to the cooking time.
Special Equipment
Two 6-oz ramekins. A greased muffin pan can be used to make 3 smaller cakes but the baking time should be reduced by 1-2 minutes.
Chopped chocolate and sliced butter in a glass bowl.

The chocolate bar contains bits of orange peel and almonds so it should be finely chopped for a smoother texture. Add the chopped chocolate and butter to a microwave safe bowl then microwave in 15-second intervals until the chocolate has melted but is not hot.

Chocolate orange lava cake batter in a glass bowl with powdered sugar and flour.

Whisk in the egg and vanilla then add the powdered sugar and flour and mix until smooth.

Chocolate orange lava cake batter poured into ramekin on baking pan.

Divide the batter into two ramekins that have been greased and lined with parchment paper. Bake at 450 F for 9-10 minutes until the cakes have risen and appear set but still jiggle in the center.

Finished chocolate orange lava cake on white plate with orange slice.

Once the cakes have cooled for 2-3 minutes, run a knife around the edges and invert onto a small dessert plate. Garnish with a fresh or dried orange slice and serve immediately. 

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Chocolate Orange Lava Cake

Yield

2

lava cakes
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes
Total time

25

minutes

Rich chocolate cakes with bits of orange peel and almonds and a molten chocolate center.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz dark chocolate with orange (like Lindt Intense Orange), finely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 egg

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

  • 1 tablespoon flour

  • Optional: fresh or dried orange slices for garnish

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 450 F. Cut two small circles of parchment paper to line the bottoms of two 6-oz ramekins. Grease the ramekins with cooking spray, press the parchment paper into the bottom, then spray again and set aside.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, add chopped chocolate and butter. Microwave for 30-40 seconds, pausing to stir every 15 seconds, until melted.
  • Remove from the microwave and whisk in the egg and vanilla. Add the powdered sugar and flour then whisk again until smooth.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared ramekins. Place the ramekins on a baking pan and bake for 9-10 minutes, until the centers appear firm but still jiggle when the baking pan is moved.
  • Remove from the oven and cool in the ramekins for 2-3 minutes. Run a knife around the cake to loosen the edges then invert onto a small plate.
  • Garnish with orange slices, if using, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and rewarmed in the microwave but the center may have a slightly thicker consistency.

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