Chili Chocolate Lava Cakes

Chilli Chocolate Lava Cakes are rich and decadent, with a spicy kick from the chilli powder, melting into a gooey centre. Serve warm with whipped cream and fresh berries for an indulgent treat.

Serves

6

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

30 min

Ingredients

150g dark chocolate
125g unsalted butter
A pinch of chilli powder (or cayenne pepper)
2 eggs
3 ½ tbsp caster sugar
70g self-raising flour

Optional:

Whipping cream
Fresh berries

Method

Beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
Melt the chilli, chocolate and butter in a bowl over Bain marie or in the microwave.
Combine the two mixtures then fold in the flour.
Grease 4 ramekins and fill in with the batter.
Bake at 190°C for 9 minutes.
Turn ‘upside down’ after resting the cakes for 2 minutes.
Serve warm with berries and whipped cream.