Chocolate-Espresso Lava Cakes with Espresso Whipped Cream

Health score
5%
Chocolate-Espresso Lava Cakes with Espresso Whipped Cream
45 min.
6
968kcal

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Indulge your senses with these delectable Chocolate-Espresso Lava Cakes, a dessert that promises to transport you to a world of rich flavors and luxurious textures. Imagine cracking open a warm, molten cake to reveal a gooey center that oozes with chocolate and a hint of espresso, igniting your taste buds with every bite. Perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy dinner party or a romantic evening at home, these lava cakes are sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.

Accompanied by a dollop of Espresso Whipped Cream that adds a creamy, fluffy texture, this dessert is a harmonious blend of chocolatey goodness and aromatic coffee essence. Ready in just 45 minutes, you'll find that this sophisticated treat is surprisingly easy to make, even for novice bakers. With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal equipment, you can create an exquisite dessert that looks as beautiful as it tastes.

Each serving packs a luscious flavor experience with a delightful caloric profile, allowing you to savor every bite guilt-free. The combination of semisweet chocolate chips, almond extract, and a touch of baking powder creates a perfectly balanced sweetness that will leave chocolate lovers in awe. So, roll up your sleeves and prepare to amaze yourself and your loved ones with these Chocolate-Espresso Lava Cakes—a truly irresistible treat!

Ingredients

  • cup flour 
  • 0.3 teaspoon almond extract 
  • 1.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • large eggs 
  • cup brown sugar packed ()
  • teaspoons espresso powder instant
  • tablespoons powdered sugar 
  • cup butter salted melted (2 sticks)
  • 4.5 ounces semi chocolate chips 
  • cup sugar 
  • 0.8 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • cup whipping cream chilled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Sift flour, cocoa powder, 5 teaspoons espresso powder, and baking powder into medium bowl.
  2. Place butter in large bowl; add both sugars and whisk until well blended.
  3. Whisk in eggs 1 at a time, then vanilla and almond extracts.
  4. Whisk in dry ingredients. Divide batter among six 1-cup ovenproof coffee mugs (about 2/3 cup in each). Top each with 2 tablespoons chocolate chips. Gently press chips into batter. Cover and refrigerate mugs at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
  5. Combine cream, powdered sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon espresso powder in medium bowl; whisk until peaks form. Chill up to 1 hour.
  6. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F.
  7. Let mugs with batter stand at room temperature 5 minutes.
  8. Bake uncovered until cakes are puffed and crusty and tester inserted into center comes out with thick batter attached, about 30 minutes. Cool cakes 5 minutes. Top hot cakes with espresso whipped cream and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories968kcal
Protein4.53%
Fat52.06%
Carbs43.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.85
Glycemic Load
35.04
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
17.91782621845%

Flavonoids

Catechin
6.97mg
Epicatechin
21.12mg
Quercetin
1.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:967.9kcal
48.39%
Fat:58.11g
89.4%
Saturated Fat:35.2g
219.99%
Carbohydrates:109g
36.33%
Net Carbohydrates:102.75g
37.37%
Sugar:82.25g
91.39%
Cholesterol:251.44mg
83.81%
Sodium:423.27mg
18.4%
Alcohol:0.4g
100%
Alcohol %:0.21%
100%
Caffeine:74.41mg
24.8%
Protein:11.38g
22.75%
Manganese:0.89mg
44.54%
Copper:0.75mg
37.67%
Vitamin A:1719.19IU
34.38%
Selenium:22.98µg
32.83%
Phosphorus:281.25mg
28.12%
Magnesium:110.16mg
27.54%
Iron:4.87mg
27.06%
Fiber:6.24g
24.97%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
22.82%
Calcium:175.1mg
17.51%
Folate:60.32µg
15.08%
Potassium:485.85mg
13.88%
Zinc:2.02mg
13.47%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.47%
Vitamin E:1.74mg
11.61%
Vitamin B3:2.04mg
10.18%
Vitamin B5:0.89mg
8.86%
Vitamin D:1.3µg
8.68%
Vitamin B12:0.46µg
7.71%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.82%
Vitamin K:5.9µg
5.62%
Source:Epicurious