Description
Molten Pistachio Lava Cakes offer a decadent dessert experience that combines rich dark chocolate with the delightful crunch of roasted pistachios. When you cut into these individual cakes, a warm, gooey center flows out, creating a luxurious treat that’s perfect for special occasions or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Impress your guests and indulge in this heavenly dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate (high-quality)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup shelled, roasted pistachios (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins with butter, dusting them with flour.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Stir in the granulated sugar until well combined, then mix in the eggs and egg yolks until frothy.
- Gently fold in the flour and vanilla extract until just combined, then add chopped pistachios.
- Pour the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until edges are firm but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (90g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg