Dark chocolate moelleux

Every chocolate lover will testify to this: dark chocolate moelleux (or lava cake) is one of the most heavenly delights in the world – yet a lot of people are hesitant about making it. This recipe, however, guarantees the perfect end result with ease: a smooth and moist moelleux with a luscious centre of creamy dark chocolate boasting a rich chocolate taste. Chocolate desserts don’t get any better than this. Cooking times may vary slightly from oven to oven. A few trials may be necessary to get it just right.

Recipe

Created by
  • Callebaut® CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ centre Belgium -

Dark chocolate moelleux

ingredients preparation
  • 354g
    whole egg(s)
  • 235g
    caster sugar
Beat together in stand mixer.
  • 229g
    80-20-44NV
  • 88g
    fresh butter
Melt together at 45°C and add to stand mixer.
  • 94g
    pastry flour
Add to stand mixer. Grease aluminium moulds with butter and dust with flour, fill with moelleux batter and bake at 190°C for 8 to 10 minutes.