Warm Chocolate Lava Cakes with Raspberry Coulis

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Decadent individual chocolate cakes with a molten center, served with a vibrant raspberry coulis for a dessert that's as beautiful as it is delicious. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 34 minutes, layers dark chocolate, unsalted butter, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 14 min Serves 4 French cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease four 6-ounce ramekins and dust with cocoa powder.
  2. Step 2: Melt dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Step 3: Whisk melted chocolate mixture with granulated sugar until combined, then add eggs and egg yolks one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Step 4: Gently fold in flour and salt until just combined. Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins.
  5. Step 5: Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft when gently pressed.
  6. Step 6: While cakes bake, make coulis: In a small saucepan, combine fresh raspberries, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tbsp water. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until berries break down and mixture thickens. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds.
  7. Step 7: Serve cakes immediately with a spoonful of raspberry coulis drizzled on top.

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