Vegan Chocolate Lava Cakes (Gluten-Free)

Ingredients

• 60g of vegan dark chocolate (70% cocoa minimum)
• 40g of vegan margarine
• 30g of coconut sugar (or cane sugar)
• 1 tbsp of rice flour (or other gluten-free flour)
• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp of gluten-free baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• 60ml of plant-based milk (almond, soy, etc.)
• 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract
• Cocoa powder for sprinkling (optional)
• Mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Preparation steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease and flour (with gluten-free flour) two small soufflé molds or ramekins.
2. Melt the dark chocolate and vegan margarine in a bain-marie or in the microwave. Blend until smooth. Let cool slightly.
3. In a bowl, combine the coconut sugar, rice flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
4. Add the plant-based milk and vanilla extract to the melted chocolate mixture. Mix well.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined without overworking the batter.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes. The edge should be firm and the center still trembling for a runny center.
8. Leave to cool for 2-3 minutes before carefully turning out onto a plate. Sprinkle with cocoa powder and garnish with a mint leaf if desired. Serve immediately.