Easy Lemon Lava Cakes Recipe with Raspberry Coulis for Perfect Date Night
This easy lemon lava cakes recipe features a tart, molten lemon curd center paired with a bright raspberry coulis, perfect for an impressive yet stress-free date night dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing ramekins
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup (120g) fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 tablespoons (25g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Generously butter six 6-ounce ramekins and dust lightly with flour, tapping out excess.
- Melt 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar and 3 large eggs until thick and pale, about 2-3 minutes by hand or 1-2 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Stir in 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon lemon zest.
- Sift 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt into the lemon-egg mixture. Gently fold in using a spatula without overmixing.
- Slowly pour melted butter into the batter while folding gently until combined and smooth. Batter should be thick but pourable.
- Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins, filling about 3/4 full.
- Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers jiggle slightly.
- Remove from oven and let cool 2 minutes. Run a knife around edges to loosen, then invert onto plates and tap gently to release cakes.
- While cakes bake, blend 1 cup (120g) raspberries with 2 tablespoons (25g) powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon (5ml) lemon juice until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh to remove seeds.
- Drizzle raspberry coulis over warm lemon lava cakes and garnish with fresh raspberries or mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for smooth batter. Dust ramekins with flour after buttering to ensure easy release. Watch baking time closely to keep the molten center. Frozen raspberries can be used for coulis; strain well to remove seeds. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter and dairy-free powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lemon lava cake wi
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Protein: 5
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