Description
Romantic Valentines Day Chocolate Raspberry Lava Cake melts hearts with its rich, velvety chocolate center and tangy raspberry surprise. Luxurious dessert promises passionate moments of pure indulgence for you and your beloved.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling and Garnish:
- 1/3 cup raspberry preserves
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for drizzle)
- 1/2 cup chocolate frosting
- 1/2 fresh raspberries
Ganache Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons raspberry preserves
Decorative Tool:
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 425F (220C) and preparing a mini heart-shaped cake pan with grease and flour.
- Create a smooth chocolate base by melting bittersweet chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl, using 30-second intervals and stirring between each.
- Develop the cake mixture by whisking powdered sugar, eggs, egg yolks, vanilla, and salt into the melted chocolate mixture.
- Gently fold flour into the batter until just incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
- Distribute the batter evenly into the prepared pan, filling each cavity approximately three-quarters full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, ensuring edges are set while centers remain slightly soft.
- Allow cakes to rest in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully extracting them.
- Craft the ganache by heating heavy cream until it reaches a gentle simmer.
- Pour the hot cream over chocolate chips and raspberry preserves, letting the mixture sit for 2 minutes.
- Whisk the ganache until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, delicately remove the center from one mini cake.
- Fill the carved center with the prepared chocolate raspberry ganache.
- Top the filled cake with another mini heart cake to create a layered effect.
- Enrobe the entire cake with chocolate frosting for a luxurious finish.
- Drizzle melted chocolate chips over the cakes for added decoration.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries to complete the Valentine’s Day dessert.
Notes
- Adjust chocolate intensity by using dark or milk chocolate for personalized flavor profiles.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour.
- Prevent lava cake from sticking by using parchment paper or silicone molds for easy removal.
- Enhance ganache texture by letting chocolate and cream sit longer for smoother consistency.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg