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Chocolate Lava Cake (TikTok Test)

Recipe by L'atelier de Roxane

Homemade version of the famous TikTok “lava cake”. A silky chocolate dessert made with dark chocolate, egg yolks, sugar and a hint of instant coffee, cooked in a bain‑marie then chilled. Perfect for impressing without an oven.

MediumFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
10m
Prep
8m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
28m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$7.70
Per serving:$1.93

Critical Success Points

  • Melt the chocolate in a bain‑marie without burning it.
  • Mix the hot chocolate with the yolk mixture immediately to avoid curdling.
  • Let the dessert cool for at least 6 hours to achieve the proper consistency.

Safety Warnings

  • The bain‑marie water is very hot; handle with care to avoid burns.
  • Do not leave the chocolate unattended, it can burn quickly.

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