Chocolate Lava Cake
A rich and decadent dessert featuring a gooey molten chocolate center, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them with flour.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until thick and pale.
- Carefully add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, then incorporate the flour, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them three-quarters full.
- Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool for about 1 minute, then invert onto plates and serve immediately.
Notes
Pair with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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