Description
Chocolate Lava Cake is the ultimate indulgent dessert, featuring a rich, gooey chocolate center encased in a soft, delicate exterior. This delightful treat is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying as a well-deserved reward after a long day. With just a handful of simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create this restaurant-quality dessert right in your own kitchen. Get ready to wow your friends and family with this irresistible, molten chocolate masterpiece!
Ingredients
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- 4 oz dark chocolate (60% cocoa)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust lightly with flour.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt dark chocolate and unsalted butter in short bursts until smooth. Stir gently.
- In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until light and frothy.
- Gradually combine the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture while stirring continuously. Add flour and vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling each about halfway.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft. Let cool slightly before inverting onto plates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (135g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg