Strawberry Lava Cakes
Strawberry Lava Cake is a decadent dessert made with creamy strawberry curd, naturally pink, it has a delicious strawberry center.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 293kcal
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup white chocolate
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter chopped
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup of strawberry curd
- 1 teaspoon lemons zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 vanilla beans seeds only* or 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 4 large egg yolks room temperature
- 4-5 drops pink gel food color optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Butter six 6oz ramekins and place them on a baking sheet. Set aside.
- Add white chocolate and butter to a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Stir and continue microwaving in 15 seconds intervals until all melted and smooth. Make sure to stir well after each interval.
- Once the mixture has melted, whisk in flour, powdered sugar, strawberry curd, lemon juice, lemon zest, pink gel food color (if using), and vanilla bean seeds or vanilla extract.
- Whisk in the eggs and egg yolks until well combined and the mixture is smooth and shiny.
- Divide the batter evenly among prepared ramekins and bake for 14-15 minutes, or until the edges are set. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
- To remove the cakes from the ramekins, run a butter knife around the edges of the cake to loosen it and invert it onto a serving plate.
- Top with powdered sugar or more strawberry curd and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 212mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 628IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg