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Pistachio Chocolate Lava Cakes

Indulge in Decadent Pistachio Chocolate Lava Cakes

These Pistachio Chocolate Lava Cakes are a luxurious dessert with a gooey center, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter for melting
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate for flavor
  • ½ cup granulated sugar balances sweetness
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour for structure
  • 2 large eggs for moisture
  • 2 large egg yolks for creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds depth of flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon salt enhances sweetness
For the Topping
  • ½ cup chopped pistachios for garnish and crunch

Equipment

  • oven
  • Ramekins
  • Double boiler

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease ramekins with butter, dusting with flour.
  2. Melt butter and chocolate together in a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
  3. Whisk together sugar, flour, eggs, yolks, vanilla, and salt until well combined and light.
  4. Mix melted chocolate into egg mixture until uniform and silky.
  5. Fold in chopped pistachios gently with a spatula.
  6. Pour batter into ramekins, filling them about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are firm but centers are soft and jiggly.
  8. Let cakes cool for 3-5 minutes before inverting onto plates and serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure eggs are at room temperature for the best results. Don’t overbake for a gooey center.

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