Hojicha White Chocolate Lava Cake (Printable)

Decadent individual cakes with molten white chocolate centers infused with nutty, roasted hojicha aroma.

# What You’ll Need:

→ For the Lava Cakes

01 - 2.8 oz white chocolate, chopped
02 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 large egg yolk
05 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 2 tbsp hojicha powder, finely ground
08 - Pinch of salt

→ For Serving

09 - Powdered sugar, for dusting
10 - Fresh berries or whipped cream, optional

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 390°F. Grease four 6–8 oz ramekins with butter and lightly dust with flour, tapping out any excess.
02 - Melt white chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of barely simmering water using the double boiler method, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolk, and sugar until pale and slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
04 - Sift flour, hojicha powder, and salt into the egg mixture. Gently fold to combine.
05 - Pour melted white chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and fold until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
06 - Divide batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
07 - Place ramekins on a baking tray and bake for 12 minutes, or until edges are set but centers remain soft and jiggly.
08 - Remove from oven and let rest for 1–2 minutes. Carefully run a thin knife around the edges and invert each cake onto serving plates. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with berries or whipped cream if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Unique Flavor Profile: The roasted notes of hojicha perfectly cut through the sweetness of white chocolate.
  • Gourmet Presentation: An impressive dessert that looks and tastes like it came from a high-end restaurant.
  • Texture Contrast: A delicate, cakey exterior gives way to a silky, flowing molten core.
  • Vegetarian Friendly: A sophisticated treat suitable for a variety of diets.
02 -
  • Use high-quality white chocolate for the smoothest melt and best flavor.
  • Ensure your eggs are at room temperature to help them whisk up to a thicker consistency.
  • Don't skip the step of flouring the buttered ramekins; this is crucial for the cakes to slide out perfectly onto the plate.
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