Power of love turns off stress and so is chocolate. And because of that we are making the Chocolate Friday Lava Cake.
Hello my dear and brave baking nation,
How is your life? Are you happy?
How much did you discover about yourself in a last few weeks or months?
Yes, I can’t hear you or see you but at this moment I can feel your pain.
Maybe, this is the fictional story somebody from jail is writing and one day we are going to read and laugh.
And I can imagine myself saying:
Why didn’t I enjoy more? In Europe they do have 6 weeks of vacation…maybe God is making it available for all of us.
Or maybe the robots are laughing somewhere, ready to take all of our hard jobs so we can sit, watch TV and receive the Universal income. It is all about prospective…is it? The abundance is still there and we are going to enjoy.
So, my dear and brave readers, I am your whisper from the future:
Life is going to be different but we are going to be happy, helpful and successful.
And we are going to SHARE. Yes, sharing is important.
And because of that, 5 star cookies is sharing the best chocolate cake called..
Chocolate Friday Lava Cake!
Yes, yes and yes.
Life is like it used to be. Fun and joy.
So, what do we need for this recipe?
Let me call the robot to bring you the following ingredients:
- chocolate (semi sweet, dark)
- butter (unsalted)
- flour (all purpose)
- sugar
- eggs
- hazelnuts
- vanilla extract
- salt
How to make Chocolate Friday Lava Cake?
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
7 oz chocolate (semi sweet or dark)
1/2 cup icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 large eggs
2 egg yolks
1/3 cup hazelnut, grounded
INSTRUCTIONS
Spray 5 ramekin with baking spray and dust with cocoa powder.
Preheat oven to 425 F.
Coarsely chop the chocolate of your choice.
Place unsalted butter and chopped chocolate into a medium heat-proof bowl.
Place bowl over a saucepan of simmering water.
Stir butter and chocolate until softens. Add vanilla extract and stir. Set aside.
Mix flour, icing sugar, hazelnut and salt in a small bowl.
Whisk egg and egg yolks in another bowl.
Your next step is to mix flour mixture and eggs into the chocolate mixture.
Mix until all ingredients are incorporated using a rubber spatula.
Spoon chocolate batter into prepared ramekins.
Bake at 425 F for 12 minutes.
Allow to cool for 1 minute.
Cover each ramekin with an inverted plate and turn over.
Your life is so perfect at this point.
And so is a robot who is sleeping on the floor.
Thank you, imagination. We are going to be OK. I know.
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Chocolate Friday Lava Cake
Power of love turns off stress and so is chocolate. And because of that we are making
the Chocolate Friday Lava Cake
Ingredients
- 7 oz chocolate (semi sweet or dark)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup hazelnut, grounded
Instructions
Spray 5 ramekin with baking spray and dust with cocoa powder.
Preheat oven to 425 F.
Coarsely chop the chocolate of your choice.
Place unsalted butter and chopped chocolate into a medium heat-proof bowl.
Place bowl over a saucepan of simmering water.
Stir butter and chocolate until softens. Add vanilla extract and stir. Set aside.
Mix flour, icing sugar, hazelnut and salt in a small bowl.
Whisk egg and egg yolks in another bowl.
Your next step is to mix flour mixture and eggs into the chocolate mixture.
Mix until all ingredients are incorporated using a rubber spatula.
Spoon chocolate batter into prepared ramekins.
Bake at 425 F for 12 minutes.
Allow to cool for 1 minute.
Cover each ramekin with an inverted plate and turn over.
Your life is so perfect at this point.
And so is robot who is sleeping on the floor.
Thank you, imagination. We are going to be OK. I know.
Notes
Enjoy and Share. And don't forget the most important:
BE KIND!
Are you ready to eat?
Options: whip cream, chocolate ice cream, shaved chocolate…..
CONCLUSION
Chocolate Friday Lava Cake – the best chocolate cake when you want to say:
Happy Friday Baking Nation!
Life is as normal as it used to be…(forget the tired robot sleeping on your floor).
This is our new normal.
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IMPORTANT FOR THIS RECIPE:
Make ahead instructions: If you are family of two you can bake 2 or 3 ramekins. The rest you can cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate.
When you are ready to bake, remove the plastic wrap and bake as directed, adding an extra 1 minute. Bake for 13 minutes at 425 F. So, if you make this cake on Friday you can have dessert on Saturday or Sunday.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to spray ramekins with baking spray and dust with cocoa powder.
Your Questions
How long can you keep unbaked cakes in the fridge?
2 to 3 days.
What is the best chocolate for Chocolate Friday Lava Cakes?
For me it is Ghirardelli, Lindt but you can use what you have. You can try no name chocolate from your local stores. Please, don’t use chocolate chips for this recipe.
What size of the eggs do you use for this recipe?
I used large, organic eggs. Buy them from your local Farmers Market or local stores.
I don’t have ramekins? Where can I buy them?
You can buy at the Walmart, Superstore, Tiger, Target or you can check online stores like amazon.
Can I use muffin pan to bake this cake?
Yes, you can.
Can I use butter instead of baking spray for the ramekins?
Yes, you can. Just be very generous. You don’t want cake to stick.
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