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The Ultimate Lemon Lava Cake

This decadent the ultimate lemon lava cake is perfect for special occasions or when you're craving something sweet. Made with 1/2 cup (120ml) thick lemon curd, 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, and 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, it's a treat that everyone will love.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup (120ml) thick lemon curd
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large whole eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp (6g) lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp (8g) powdered sugar
  • 4 leaves fresh green mint
  • 4 twists yellow lemon zest

Method
 

  1. Spoon 2 tablespoon (30ml) dollops of thick lemon curd onto a parchment-lined plate. Freeze for at least 1 hour until completely solid.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Coat four 6-ounce (175ml) ramekins with softened butter and dust the insides with a pinch of granulated sugar.
  3. Whisk melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar until pale. Add whole eggs and yolks one at a time. Stir in fresh lemon juice and zest.
  4. Gently fold in all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide half the batter into the ramekins. Press one frozen lemon curd disc into the center of each, then cover with the remaining batter.
  6. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until the edges are golden but the center still has a slight jiggle.
  7. Rest for 2 minutes. Invert onto a plate, dust with powdered sugar, and garnish with a fresh mint leaf and a twist of lemon zest.