Hot Chocolate Cake With Marshmallows Recipe

Indulge in decadent individual chocolate lava cakes! This recipe, inspired by Real Simple magazine's February 2005 issue, creates intensely rich and fudgy chocolate cakes baked in oven-safe mugs (or ramekins). Topped with perfectly toasted marshmallows, these delightful desserts are the ultimate comfort food. Easy to make and perfect for a romantic night in or a special treat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 396.5 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hot Chocolate Cake With Marshmallows

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How to Make Hot Chocolate Cake With Marshmallows

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Butter, flour, and sugar eight 6-ounce oven-safe coffee mugs or ramekins. Wipe rims clean.
  3. In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter and 6 ounces (170g) bittersweet chocolate. Stir until smooth and combined. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs, 1 large egg yolk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt with ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar at high speed until light, fluffy, and doubled in volume (about 5 minutes).
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour and the melted chocolate mixture until smooth.
  6. Gradually add the chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, gently folding until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Spoon the batter into each prepared mug, filling about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 13-17 minutes, or until the cakes puff and crack on top but the centers are still slightly soft.
  9. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle each cake generously with mini marshmallows (about 1 tablespoon per mug).
  10. Return to the oven for 2-4 minutes, or until marshmallows are golden brown and slightly crisp.
  11. Remove from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Dust with unsweetened cocoa powder, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

59g

Fat

99g

Carbs

9g