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Close-up of a warm chocolate cake with molten pistachio filling oozing out, representing Pistachio Chocolate Lava Cakes.

Pistachio Chocolate Lava Cakes


  • Author: ferecipe.com
  • Total Time: 24 min
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Rich, individual chocolate cakes with a molten pistachio center.


Ingredients

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  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons finely ground pistachios
  • 1 teaspoon pistachio extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour two 6-ounce ramekins.
  2. Melt the chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, egg yolk, and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
  4. Gently whisk the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
  5. Stir in the flour and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide half of the batter between the prepared ramekins.
  7. Mix the ground pistachios and pistachio extract into the remaining batter. Spoon this pistachio batter evenly over the chocolate batter in the ramekins. Top with the remaining chocolate batter.
  8. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes. The edges should be firm, but the center should still be soft.
  9. Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute. Carefully invert each cake onto a serving plate. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can substitute almond flour for all-purpose flour for a gluten-free option.
  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 14 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cake
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 28
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 30
  • Saturated Fat: 16
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 38
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 10
  • Cholesterol: 180

Keywords: pistachio, chocolate, lava cake, molten, individual dessert, rich