Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Chocolate Lava Cake with its gooey, molten center encased in a rich chocolate cake. This easy dessert is perfect for impressing guests or satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 6 oz bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 425°F (220°C). Grease ramekins and dust with cocoa powder.
- Melt butter and chocolate: together until smooth. Let cool.
- Whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, and salt: until light and thickened.
- Add chocolate mixture: to egg mixture, then fold in flour.
- Divide batter: among ramekins and bake for 12–14 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!
Notes
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for an extra decadent dessert.
- Batter can be made ahead and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before baking.
- Do not overbake or the center will lose its lava texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
