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Pistachio Chocolate Lava Cakes

Decadent Pistachio Chocolate Lava Cakes for Sweet Moments

Indulge in these Pistachio Chocolate Lava Cakes, a delightful twist on a classic treat that delivers molten chocolate magic.
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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
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter for greasing ramekins
  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate melted
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup chopped pistachios

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Ramekins
  • Mixing bowls
  • heatproof bowl
  • spatula
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Grease four ramekins generously with unsalted butter and dust with all-purpose flour.
  3. In a heatproof bowl, combine unsalted butter and bittersweet chocolate over simmering water until melted.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt.
  5. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and stir to combine.
  6. Gently fold in all-purpose flour and chopped pistachios until just combined.
  7. Evenly pour the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling them about three-quarters full.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until edges are firm but centers are soft.
  9. Let cakes cool for 3-5 minutes before inverting onto plates to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh berries for an indulgent twist.

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