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Chocolate Mochi Lava Cake Recipe

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Indulge in this decadent Chocolate Mochi Lava Cake, a unique fusion dessert that combines the chewy texture of traditional Japanese mochi with a molten chocolate center. Perfect for a single-serving treat, this cake is soft, fudgy, and incredibly satisfying, featuring a surprise lava core of rich dark chocolate that oozes out when you cut into it.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 2 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 5/6 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups glutinous rice flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Chocolate

  • 1 cup roughly chopped dark chocolate

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (180℃). Line a 6-inch (15 cm) round pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides to make it easier to remove the cake later.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Add Milk and Oil: Pour in the whole milk and vegetable oil, stirring until fully incorporated with the egg mixture.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift the glutinous rice flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into the wet ingredients. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and uniform.
  5. Assemble the Cake: Pour half of the prepared batter into the lined pan, smoothing it out evenly. Scatter the chopped dark chocolate onto the center of the batter, then pour the remaining batter over it to cover the chocolate completely.
  6. Remove Air Bubbles and Top: Gently tap the pan several times on the countertop to release any trapped air bubbles. Sprinkle some additional chopped chocolate on top for an extra decadent finish.
  7. Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the cake is set on the edges but still slightly soft in the center.
  8. Serve Warm: Carefully remove the cake from the pan using the parchment overhang. Serve it hot or warm so the molten chocolate inside remains runny and luscious.

Notes

  • Use glutinous rice flour for the authentic mochi texture; regular rice flour will not yield the same results.
  • Whole milk contributes to the moistness and richness of the cake, but you can substitute with any milk of choice.
  • For a more intense chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder and high-quality dark chocolate.
  • Serve immediately after baking for the best molten lava effect.
  • If you prefer, you can add a pinch of instant espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.

Keywords: chocolate mochi lava cake, mochi cake, molten chocolate cake, gluten free dessert, Japanese dessert fusion

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