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mini olive oil chocolate lava cakes

Mini olive oil chocolate lava cakes

These mini olive oil chocolate lava cakes are the perfect dessert for your Chanukah celebrations! It features olive oil for a fruity depth of flavor and a burst of chocolate gelt in the center, for that festive touch. These little cakes are sure to impress your guests and become a new holiday tradition!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Servings: 18 2 oz ramekins
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz chocolate approx 1 ⅓ c
  • 1 c extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ c sugar
  • ¾ c all-purpose flour or potato starch
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 16 small chocolate coins or chocolate squares

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400F
  2. Start by melting the chocolate with the olive oil in a microwave or my preferred method, a double boiler. Mix until smooth.
  3. Remove the bowl from the double boiler or microwave and add in the sugar, flour, vanilla, coffee and salt. Mix well.
  4. Add the eggs and yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Fill ramekins ¾ of the way with batter.
  6. Top with a chocolate coin or a chocolate square and place on a sheet pan.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes.
  8. Serve warm with ice cream!