Description
Pistachio Chocolate Lava Cakes are an indulgent dessert that combines rich dark chocolate with crunchy pistachios, revealing a gooey center with every bite. Perfect for any sweet occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup dark chocolate (chopped)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins and dust with flour.
- Melt dark chocolate and unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk granulated sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Gently fold in all-purpose flour and vanilla extract into the egg mixture.
- Slowly mix in the melted chocolate mixture, then fold in chopped pistachios.
- Divide batter among ramekins and bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are firm but centers jiggle.
- Cool for one minute, then invert onto plates and serve warm.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Ensure not to overbake for that perfect molten center.
- Consider swapping pistachios with almonds or hazelnuts for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (80g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 112mg