Sourdough Lava Cakes

Discover the ultimate indulgence with these Sourdough Lava Cakes! Made with sourdough discard, these decadent desserts boast a rich, molten center encased in a perfectly baked exterior. Each bite combines the tangy notes of sourdough with the sweetness of chocolate. Simple yet sublime, these lava cakes are perfect to satisfy your sweet cravings!

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Ingredients You Need:

Full ingredients and recipe are in the recipe card below.

• Salted butter

• Dark chocolate chips

• Semi-sweet chocolate chips

• Powdered sugar

• Eggs

• Vanilla extract

• Sourdough discard

Tips for making Sourdough Lava Cakes:

1. Quality Ingredients: Use high-quality chocolate and fresh sourdough discard for the best flavor and texture in your lava cakes.

2. Chocolate Selection: Choose chocolate with at least 60% cocoa content for a rich, decadent flavor in your lava cakes.

3. Gentle Mixing: Mix the batter gently until just combined to avoid over mixing, which can result in dense lava cakes.

4. Proper Greasing: Grease the ramekins generously with butter to ensure the lava cakes release easily after baking.

5. Fill Ramekins Correctly: Fill the ramekins halfway with batter to leave room for the lava to form during baking.

6. Baking Time: Bake the lava cakes just until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly jiggly. Over-baking will result in a cake-like consistency throughout.

7. Resting Time: Allow the lava cakes to rest in the ramekins for a few minutes after removing them from the oven. This helps them set slightly before unmolding.

8. Unmolding Carefully: Use a butter knife to gently loosen the edges of the lava cakes from the ramekins before inverting them onto serving plates.

9. Serve Immediately: Enjoy the lava cakes warm, preferably within a few minutes of baking, to experience the molten chocolate center at its best.

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