These warm molten peppermint lava cakes are a delightful holiday dessert that combines rich chocolate with a refreshing peppermint twist. Perfect for festive gatherings, these indulgent treats are sure to impress your guests during the holiday season.
This recipe is straightforward and allows you to create a stunning dessert that oozes chocolatey goodness. Serve these molten desserts warm for a memorable addition to your Christmas sweets collection.
Decadent Peppermint Lava Cakes Recipe
These peppermint lava cakes feature a gooey chocolate center that flows out when you cut into them. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people, making it an ideal choice for festive recipes or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving
- Crushed peppermint candies for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir in the powdered sugar until well combined. Add the eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, mixing until smooth. Finally, fold in the flour and salt until just combined.
- Pour into Ramekins: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake: Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- Cool Slightly: Let the cakes cool for 1 minute before carefully inverting them onto plates.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies before serving.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 cakes
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
