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Decadent Mini Guinness Chocolate Lava Cakes Recipe with Easy Baileys Whipped Cream

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These mini Guinness chocolate lava cakes feature a tender, fudgy outer cake with a molten chocolate core, paired perfectly with boozy Baileys whipped cream for a rich and indulgent dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 6 oz bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate (60-70% cacao), chopped
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • 6 oz (180 ml) Guinness stout beer
  • 1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy cream
  • 2–3 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly butter your ramekins and dust them with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
  2. In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, gently melt 6 oz of chopped bittersweet chocolate with 1/2 cup unsalted butter. Stir until smooth and glossy. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat 3 large eggs with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until pale and thick, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the eggs while whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
  5. Stir in 6 oz Guinness stout gently but thoroughly until the batter is glossy.
  6. Sift 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt over the batter, then fold carefully with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
  8. Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers still jiggle slightly.
  9. While cakes bake, chill a mixing bowl and beaters. Pour 1 cup cold heavy cream into the bowl, add 2-3 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream and 2 tablespoons powdered sugar. Whip until soft peaks form.
  10. Let cakes cool for 1-2 minutes, then run a knife around edges and invert onto dessert plates. Top each with a dollop of Baileys whipped cream and optionally dust with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings.

Notes

Watch bake time carefully to maintain molten center; use room temperature eggs for better texture; chill bowl and beaters for fluffier whipped cream; batter can rest 5 minutes before baking; batter can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated; substitute Baileys and Guinness for non-alcoholic versions; gluten-free and vegan adaptations possible.

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Keywords: Guinness chocolate lava cake, Baileys whipped cream, mini lava cakes, chocolate dessert, stout dessert, easy chocolate cake, molten chocolate cake

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