Cheeseburger Lava Cakes Molten (Print Version)
Savory beef cakes hide molten cheddar inside, combining classic cheeseburger flavors in a baked treat.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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450 g ground beef (80/20 blend)
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120 g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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2 large eggs
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120 g all-purpose flour
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60 g bread crumbs
→ Seasoning
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ To Serve
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60 ml ketchup
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30 ml mustard
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 190°C and coat the inner surfaces of ramekins or muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray.
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Sauté the ground beef over medium heat in a skillet until evenly browned. Drain excess fat and season with onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Transfer the seasoned beef to a mixing bowl. Add bread crumbs, eggs, flour, and half the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Fill each prepared ramekin or muffin tin halfway with the beef mixture. Place a portion of the remaining cheddar cheese into the center, then top with additional beef mixture until covered.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes or until the cakes are golden brown at the edges with soft centres.
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Allow to cool briefly before inverting onto serving plates. Finish with a drizzle of ketchup and mustard.
# Notes:
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Use a higher-fat beef blend for richer molten centers and easier unmolding from bakeware.