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 in the ultimate chocolate fantasy with these decadent Chocolate-Espresso Lava Cakes! Imagine biting into a warm, gooey center of rich, dark chocolate infused with the robust flavor of espresso. This isn't just dessert; it's an experience. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a truly special indulgence, these lava cakes are surprisingly simple to make.

The secret lies in the perfectly balanced batter, a symphony of melted butter, rich cocoa, and a hint of almond extract that elevates the entire flavor profile. A generous scattering of semisweet chocolate chips nestled within each cake guarantees a molten chocolate explosion with every spoonful. And because good things take time they can be safely stored in the refrigerator so feel free to prepare this recipe ahead of serving!

But the magic doesn't stop there. We're topping these molten masterpieces with a ethereal Espresso Whipped Cream, a light and airy cloud infused with the same invigorating coffee essence. The contrast of the warm, intensely chocolatey cake against the cool, creamy topping is absolute perfection. In just 45 minutes, you can create a restaurant-worthy dessert that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Get ready to impress!

Ingredients

  • cup all purpose flour 
  • 0.3 teaspoon almond extract 
  • 1.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • large eggs 
  • cup brown sugar packed ()
  • teaspoons coffee 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