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Strawberry Lava Cakes

Decadent Strawberry Lava Cakes with Gooey Surprise Inside

These Strawberry Lava Cakes are an easy dessert that reveals a gooey strawberry-filled center, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 6 ounces white chocolate can substitute with milk chocolate for sweetness
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter or coconut oil for a non-dairy option
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour gluten-free all-purpose flour can be used
  • 1 cup powdered sugar can replace with granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs use room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean seeds or pure vanilla extract if unavailable
For the Gooey Center
  • 0.5 cup strawberry curd or lemon curd for a citrusy twist
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or lime juice as alternative
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional but recommended

Equipment

  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Whisk
  • Ramekins
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Strawberry Lava Cakes
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease six 6-ounce ramekins with melted unsalted butter and place them on a baking sheet.
  2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate and unsalted butter. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute, stir, then continue microwaving in 15-second intervals until fully melted and smooth.
  3. Stir in the vanilla bean seeds, then mix in the flour and powdered sugar. Finally, mix in the strawberry curd, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
  4. Whisk in the eggs and egg yolks until glossy and smooth. The batter should be thick yet pourable.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake for 14-15 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are slightly soft.
  6. Allow the cakes to rest for 5 minutes, then run a knife around the edges to loosen. Invert each ramekin onto a serving plate and top with extra strawberry curd or powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm for the best experience. These cakes are perfect with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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