Five-Spice Chocolate Lava Cakes with Sesame Ice Cream

Rich and decadent chocolate lava cakes infused with the warm, aromatic notes of five-spice powder, perfectly complemented by a scoop of nutty sesame ice cream. A delightful blend of Eastern and Western flavors.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

575

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.79

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Ingredients

Servings

4ozBittersweet Chocolate(Chopped)

£1.50

4ozUnsalted Butter(Cut into cubes)

£1.20

2Large Eggs

£0.60

2Egg Yolks

£0.30

0.3cupGranulated Sugar

£0.10

2tablespoonsAll-Purpose Flour

£0.05

0.5teaspoonFive-Spice Powder

£0.25

4scoopsSesame Ice Cream(For serving)

£3.00

optionalPowdered Sugar(For dusting)

£0.15

Total Cost

£7.15

£1.79 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease and flour four ramekins (6-ounce size).
2
In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler), melt the chocolate and butter together, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
4
Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until just combined.
5
Stir in the flour and five-spice powder until just combined. Do not overmix.
6
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
7
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft and molten. The baking time may vary depending on your oven, so keep an eye on them.
8
Let the lava cakes cool in the ramekins for a minute or two. Carefully invert each lava cake onto a serving plate.
9
Dust with powdered sugar (optional).
10
Serve immediately with a scoop of sesame ice cream.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (150g)

575 kcal / 2406 kJ

Carbs

45.6g

18% of RDA

Fat

41.8g

60% of RDA

Protein

8.8g

18% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2.4 g

8% of RDA

Sugar

34.2 g

38% of RDA

Sodium

70 mg

3% of RDA

Saturated Fat

25.9 g

130% of RDA

Chef's Tips

To ensure the molten center, don't overbake the cakes. The edges should be set, but the center should still be soft.

For easier removal, you can place a circle of parchment paper at the bottom of each ramekin before greasing and flouring.

If you don't have sesame ice cream, vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream also works well.

The batter can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Add a couple minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Saucepan

Mixing Bowls

Ramekins

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