Hot Molten Blobs is a very soft and warm dessert. It looks like a small cake, but when you cut it open, hot chocolate flows out like lava. That’s why many people also call it “lava cake.” This dessert is sweet, warm, and full of soft, melted chocolate inside. It is very easy to make at home, and you don’t need too many things to cook it. Even kids will love eating this because it’s soft and melts in the mouth. This blog will show you how to make Hot Molten Blobs with easy steps. You don’t need to be a great cook to make it. Just follow this guide and enjoy this amazing dessert.
What Is a Hot Molten Blob?
Hot Molten Blob is like a soft mini chocolate cake. It has a cooked outside layer, but the inside part is still melted chocolate. When you take a bite or cut it, the hot chocolate flows out like a thick, gooey sauce. It is usually served warm. You can eat it with vanilla ice cream, fruits, or just like that. It tastes best when it’s fresh and warm. People love it because it’s rich, chocolatey, and fun to eat. The outside is soft and the inside is like hot chocolate cream.
Ingredients You Need (H3: Simple things from your kitchen)
Here are the ingredients to make 4 Hot Molten Blobs:
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100g dark chocolate (or chocolate chips)
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100g unsalted butter
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2 whole eggs
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2 egg yolks (only the yellow part)
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1/4 cup sugar (white or brown)
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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A pinch of salt
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Butter or oil to grease the cups
You can also add a little vanilla extract if you like the smell and taste.
Directions – How to Make Hot Molten Blobs at Home
Step 1: Prepare everything
First, get all your ingredients ready. Take out the butter, chocolate, eggs, sugar, and flour. It’s better if eggs are at room temperature. Also, turn on the oven and preheat it to 220°C (or 428°F). This will help cook the blobs fast and evenly.
Step 2: Melt the butter and chocolate
Take a bowl and put the butter and chocolate in it. Place the bowl over a pot with hot water (not boiling), and stir slowly until both the butter and chocolate melt. You can also use a microwave to melt them together for 30–40 seconds, but be careful not to overheat. After it melts, let it cool for a few minutes.
Step 3: Mix eggs and sugar
In another big bowl, crack 2 whole eggs and add 2 egg yolks. Add sugar to it and beat the eggs and sugar together using a whisk or electric mixer. Mix until the color becomes light and the mix looks fluffy.
Step 4: Combine with chocolate
Now, slowly pour the melted chocolate and butter mix into the egg and sugar bowl. Stir it slowly so that everything mixes well. Don’t mix too fast or too long. Just make sure everything becomes one nice mixture.
Step 5: Add flour and salt
Now add the flour and a small pinch of salt to the bowl. Use a spoon or spatula to fold the flour into the mix. Don’t overmix. Just do it until it becomes smooth and shiny.
Step 6: Prepare the cups
Take small ramekins or metal cupcake molds. Use a bit of butter or oil to grease the inside so the blobs don’t stick. You can also dust a little flour or cocoa powder inside the molds.
Step 7: Fill the molds
Pour the chocolate mix into the cups. Fill them about 3/4 full. Don’t fill to the top.
Step 8: Bake the blobs
Put the molds in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The top should look cooked, but when you shake the cup a little, the center should still be soft. This means it is ready.
Step 9: Take out and rest
Take the blobs out of the oven and let them sit for 1 minute. Then, carefully turn them over onto a plate. Use a knife to loosen the sides if needed.
Step 10: Serve and enjoy
Your Hot Molten Blobs are ready! Eat them while they are still warm. You can eat them with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh strawberries.
Small ideas to help you
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Don’t overbake or the center will not be gooey.
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You can use milk chocolate, but dark chocolate gives a better taste.
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Make sure to grease your molds well, or the cake will stick.
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If you want, you can keep the batter in the fridge for a few hours and bake later.