Decadent Chocolate Hazelnut Lava Cake
A rich chocolate cake with a molten hazelnut praline center, perfect for chocolate lovers.
- Prep20 min
- Cook35 min
- Total55 min
- DifficultyMedium
- Servings8
This indulgent cake combines a moist chocolate sponge with a gooey hazelnut praline center, creating a dessert that's both elegant and irresistible. The addition of crunchy hazelnuts and a drizzle of white chocolate takes it to the next level.
Perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress, this cake is surprisingly easy to make. Serve it warm for the ultimate molten effect, with a dollop of cream or ice cream if desired.
Ingredients
Servings
Converted amounts are rounded.
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F fan.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the eggs and sugar. Beat with the whisk attachment on low speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the butter, chocolate couverture, vanilla extract, and chocolate hazelnut spread. Beat on high speed until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt with a spoon.
- Stop the mixer. Add 3 tablespoons of the flour mixture and the milk, then beat on medium speed for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the remaining flour mixture and the hazelnuts. Beat until everything is well combined.
- Transfer the batter to a round 25 cm springform pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Remove from the pan and serve with melted white chocolate couverture and mint leaves.
💡 Tips
- For a more intense molten center, slightly underbake the cake by 5 minutes.
- Toast the hazelnuts lightly before adding for extra flavor.
- Serve warm for the best lava effect.
Inspired by a recipe from Άκης Πετρετζίκης