Chocolate Lava Cake
This chocolate lava cake features a rich chocolate exterior with a warm, flowing chocolate center. It’s sweet, slightly bitter from the dark chocolate, and has a melt-in-your-mouth texture that keeps you coming back for more. Each bite is an explosion of chocolate flavor, satisfying even the most serious chocoholics.
- Total Time: 24
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
- Whisk Eggs and Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently fold in the flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until just combined.
- Fill Ramekins: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake: Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- Serve: Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 14
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 6g
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