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Flourless Chocolate Lava Cake Passover Recipe Easy Decadent Dessert

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A rich and gooey flourless chocolate lava cake perfect for Passover, made with simple ingredients and ready in about 30 minutes. This dessert is naturally gluten-free, indulgent, and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients

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  • 6 ounces (170g) bittersweet chocolate (about 70% cacao)
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (67g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon espresso powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease six 4 to 6-ounce ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
  2. Melt the chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler method). Stir occasionally until smooth and shiny. Remove from heat and let cool slightly (about 5 minutes).
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar using an electric mixer or whisk until pale, thick, and tripled in volume (about 3-5 minutes).
  4. Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture using a spatula. Add vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and espresso powder if using. Mix carefully to keep air in the batter.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling about ¾ full.
  6. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set and slightly firm but the center remains soft and jiggly. Baking times may vary, so check after 10 minutes.
  7. Let the cakes rest for 2 minutes out of the oven. Run a knife around the edges and invert onto plates before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for best texture. Grease and dust ramekins well with cocoa powder to prevent sticking. Baking time is crucial to achieve the perfect molten center; add a minute or two if baking from refrigerated batter. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free dark chocolate. Avoid egg substitutes as eggs are key for lava texture.

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