Chocolate Lava Cake with Bone Broth Cacao
If you've ever wanted to make a dessert that looks wildly impressive but is secretly very achievable, this is it. These bone broth cacao lava cakes have a perfectly set edge, a molten chocolate centre, and a depth of flavour that'll make people think you trained in Paris.
The secret ingredient is Soulistic Bone Broth Cacao Powder, the same powder you'd use to make a healthy bone broth hot chocolate, but here it's baked right into the batter. It intensifies the chocolate flavour, adds a hit of collagen protein, and gives the cakes a richness that dark chocolate alone just can't match.
They're ready in under 20 minutes, made with just a handful of ingredients, and genuinely one of the most satisfying things to pull out of the oven. The wobble when you invert them onto the plate? Chef's kiss.
Ingredients
- 60g unsalted butter
- 85g dark chocolate
- 55g coconut sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp Soulistic Bone Broth Cacao Powder
- 2 tsp plain flour
- Pinch of sea salt
To serve (optional):
- Dusting of Soulistic
Method
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan-forced). Generously grease and lightly dust two 180ml ramekins (or three 120ml ramekins) with Soulistic Bone Broth Cacao Powder.
- Melt the butter and chocolate together over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut sugar, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla until slightly fluffy, an electric hand mixer works best.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and stir until combined.
- Gently fold through the Soulistic Bone Broth Cacao Powder, flour, and salt until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 10–11 minutes (for 180ml ramekins) or 7–8 minutes (for 120ml ramekins). The edges should be set while the centre remains slightly wobbly.
- Let the cakes rest for 2–3 minutes, then carefully invert onto serving plates.
- Serve immediately with a dusting of Soulistic and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why add bone broth cacao to a lava cake?
Soulistic Bone Broth Cacao Powder is made with slow-cooked bone broth and organic cacao it deepens the chocolate flavour while adding collagen protein and gut-supporting amino acids. You get a richer, more complex cake with a functional nutrition boost. Win-win.
What makes a lava cake gooey in the centre?
Timing is everything. The batter is fully cooked on the outside but the centre stays molten because it’s pulled from the oven while still slightly underdone. The 2–3 minute rest after baking helps the edges firm up enough to hold their shape when inverted. Every oven is slightly different, so check at the lower end of the bake time first.
Can I make lava cakes ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the batter and fill the ramekins up to 24 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate, then bring to room temperature for 20–30 minutes before baking. You may need to add 1–2 minutes to the bake time if baking straight from the fridge.
Can I make these gluten-free?
Yes, swap the plain flour for a gluten-free plain flour blend or almond flour. The texture may be very slightly different but the molten centre will still be there.
