A Decadent Treat That’s Surprisingly Simple
Few desserts compare to the pleasure of cutting into a warm chocolate lava cake and watching the molten centre flow out. This spelt version brings the same indulgent texture but with a wholesome, nutty twist from the flour. It’s a perfect balance of comfort and sophistication — ideal for dinner parties or quiet nights in.
Using spelt flour instead of plain gives the cake a slightly earthy depth that complements dark chocolate beautifully. You’ll get a rich, gooey dessert that feels special but is easy enough to prepare in under 30 minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe is simple, quick, and naturally satisfying. You don’t need fancy skills or equipment — just good quality chocolate and a few basic ingredients. Spelt flour keeps the texture soft and slightly chewy, while the molten centre adds a luxurious touch.
Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream, a dusting of cocoa, or fresh raspberries for contrast. It’s the kind of dessert that never fails to impress.
Spelt Chocolate Lava Cake
Description
Rich, gooey chocolate lava cakes made with nutty spelt flour. Soft on the outside and molten inside — an easy dessert that looks impressive and tastes divine.
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat the oven:
- Heat to 200°C (180°C fan). Grease four small ramekins and dust them with cocoa powder.
Melt chocolate and butter:
- In a heatproof bowl, melt butter and chocolate together over simmering water or in short microwave bursts. Stir until smooth.
Whisk eggs and sugar:
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla until slightly frothy.
Combine mixtures:
- Pour the melted chocolate into the egg mix, whisking gently until combined.
Add dry ingredients:
- Sift in spelt flour and salt. Fold gently until just mixed — don’t overbeat.
Fill ramekins:
- Divide evenly among prepared ramekins.
Bake:
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but the centre still looks slightly soft.
Serve:
- Rest for 1–2 minutes, then run a knife around edges and invert onto plates. Serve warm.
Note:
- For a runnier centre, reduce baking time by 1 minute.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 395kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 26g40%
- Saturated Fat 15g75%
- Cholesterol 120mg40%
- Sodium 85mg4%
- Potassium 200mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 25g
- Protein 6g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Additional Notes
- Substitution: You can replace dark chocolate with milk chocolate for a sweeter version.
- Storage: Best enjoyed immediately, but you can refrigerate batter-filled ramekins for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Serving Tip: Pair with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or berries for contrast.
