Description
Indulge in the decadent pleasure of a warm, gooey Chocolate Lava Cake with a molten center. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for special occasions or when you’re craving a rich chocolate treat.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Lava Cake:
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- Cocoa powder or flour for dusting ramekins
Optional Toppings:
- Vanilla ice cream
- Fresh berries
- Powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder or flour.
- Melt chocolate and butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chopped chocolate and butter in 20-second intervals until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Whisk in powdered sugar, then add eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Fold in flour and salt.
- Fill ramekins: Divide batter among ramekins and bake:
- Bake: Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Serve: Let cakes stand for 1 minute, then invert onto plates. Serve with toppings.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
- Cakes can be refrigerated before baking; adjust baking time accordingly.
- Avoid overbaking to keep the center molten.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
