Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Easy Chocolate Lava Cake, a rich and gooey dessert that will satisfy your sweet cravings in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped or chips)
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Serving options:
- Optional powdered sugar or berries for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 425°F. Grease 4 ramekins (6 oz size) with butter and lightly dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
- Melt butter and chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk eggs and sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and salt until pale and slightly thickened, about 1–2 minutes.
- Combine mixtures: Slowly whisk the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until combined. Gently fold in the flour until just incorporated.
- Divide and bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins. Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 11–13 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- Serve: Let rest for 1 minute, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto plates. Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar, berries, or a scoop of ice cream.
Notes
- Do not overbake or the center won’t be molten.
- You can make the batter ahead and refrigerate—just add 1 extra minute to the baking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
