WICE Merlot, Chocolate & Sour Cherry Lava Cake
These individual lava cakes are a delightful treat for any occasion, offering a perfect balance of warm, gooey center and rich chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 scoop of WICE – Merlot, chocolate & sour cherries
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 and 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease and flour 4 ramekins or small oven-safe dishes.
2. Melt Butter and Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, melt the butter and chocolate together until smooth. Stir well to combine.
3. Mix in Sugar
Add the powdered sugar to the melted chocolate mixture and stir until well combined.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, into the chocolate mixture. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Incorporate Flour and Salt
Gently fold in the flour and a pinch of salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
7. Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes. The edges should be set, but the center will still be soft.
8. Serve
Allow the lava cakes to cool for a few minutes before running a knife around the edges and inverting them onto serving plates. The center should be gooey.
9. The WICE Touch
Serve the lava cakes with a dusting of powdered sugar, a scoop of WICE Merlot, chocolate & sour cherries ice cream and few cherries.
10. Enjoy
Dive into the indulgent goodness of your homemade lava cake!