Introduction to Chocolate Lava Cakes Chocolate lava cakes, also known as molten chocolate cakes or moelleux au chocolat, are an exquisite dessert that merges the elegance of French patisserie with the creativity of modern American cuisine. Originally popularized by French chefs, the dessert garnered widespread attention in the American culinary scene thanks to the renowned Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. His interpretation, a perfectly balanced harmony of a delicate, rich cake exterior and an oozing molten chocolate center, has cemented its place as a classic on dessert menus worldwide. The charm of chocolate lava cakes lies in the interplay of textures and …
