2oz.Ghirardelli 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking barbroken or chopped into 1-inch pieces
¼cupheavy cream
For the cakes:
8oz.Ghirardelli 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking barbroken or chopped into 1-inch pieces
1cupunsalted buttercut into pieces
4large whole eggs
4large egg yolks
⅔cupsugar
1tsp.vanilla extract
½cupcake flour
Raspberriesfor garnish
Powdered sugarfor garnish
Instructions
To make the filling, melt the chocolate with the cream in the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water. Whisk gently to blend.
Refrigerate the filling for about 2 hours, or until firm. Using your hands, form the filling into six balls, refrigerating to firm if needed.
Preheat oven to 400°. Spray six 4-ounce ramekins with cooking spray.
To make the cakes, melt the chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth.
In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, whisk the whole eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla on high speed for about 5 minutes, or until thick and light. Fold the melted chocolate mixture and flour into the egg mixture just until combined.
Spoon the cake batter into the ramekins.
Place a chocolate filling ball into the middle of each ramekin.
Bake cakes for 15 minutes, or until firm to the touch. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes.
Run a small, sharp knife around the inside of each ramekin, place an upside-down plate on top, invert, and remove the ramekin.
Garnish with raspberries and powdered sugar.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Ghiradelli's Individual Chocolate Lava Cakes