Lemon Lava Cakes
Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
1/2 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp lemon zest
Powdered sugar for dusting
1 cup lemon curd
Fresh lemon slices for garnish
Mint leaves for garnish
Directions:
Preheat Oven and Prepare Molds:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously butter six ramekins.
Make Cake Batter:
In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Gently fold in the flour and lemon zest until just combined.
Assemble Cakes:
Spoon a layer of cake batter into each prepared ramekin.
Add a generous dollop of lemon curd to the center of each.
Cover with more cake batter, ensuring the curd is completely enclosed.
Bake:
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the cakes are set on the outside but still soft in the middle.
Serve:
Let the cakes cool for a few minutes, then invert onto plates.
Dust with powdered sugar, garnish with a lemon slice and a mint leaf.
Enjoy the burst of lemony goodness in every bite
