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Gluten Free Lava Cakes for Two!

Delight in warm, gooey, Gluten Free Lava Cakes, tailor-made for two. Whether you're planning a date night in or just treating yourself to a little self-love, these individual-sized delights are a game-changer!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons
  • cookie scoop
  • Cookie Sheets
  • 2 8 oz. Ramekins or Jumbo Muffin Tin

Ingredients
  

Ganache Centers

  • 3 tbsp. (60g) Dark Chocolate Chips
  • 3 tbsp. (50g) Heavy Cream

Gluten Free Lava Cakes

  • 3/4 c. (128g) Dark Chocolate Chips
  • 2 tbsp. (28g) Butter unsalted
  • 2 tbsp. (28g) Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Egg whole
  • 2 Egg yolks
  • 3 tbsp. (48g) Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp. (5g) Vanilla Extract
  • 3 tbsp. (24g) Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 tsp. (3g) Salt
  • 1 tbsp. (10g) Cocoa Powder Dutch processed
  • 1/4 tsp. Espresso Powder optional

Instructions
 

Ganache Centers

  • Warm the heavy cream in the microwave for 15 second intervals until its hot. Pour the hot heavy cream over the chocolate chips and whisk until smooth.
  • Place ganache in the freezer until its firm.

Gluten Free Lava Cakes

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease two 8 oz. Ramekin (or two cavities in a jumbo muffin tin) with baking spray.
  • Place the chocolate chips, butter, and oil in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals and whisk together after each interval until the mixture is smooth.
  • In a larger mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
  • Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg and sugar mixture, whisk together until smooth.
  • Next, add the flour, salt, cocoa powder, and espresso powder and whisk until combined or until no dry ingredients remain.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the two ramekins.
  • Place the ramekins on a sheet tray and bake for 10 minutes.
  • While the cakes are baking, use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop the ganache centers and roll into balls. Set aside in the freezer until ready to add to the center of the lava cakes.
  • After the first 10 minutes of baking time, pull the cakes out of the oven and gently press the ganache balls into the middle of the cakes. Use the back of a spoon to cover the ganache balls with cake batter.
  • Bake cakes for another 5 minutes.
  • Once the cakes have finished baking, immediately invert the cakes onto a plate once they come out of the oven.
  • Top with your choice of powdered sugar, whipped cream, fresh berries, or vanilla ice cream. Or let’s be honest, all of the above and enjoy!
Keyword chocolate, desserts for two, easy recipe, Gluten free, Lava Cakes, valentines day
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