Chocolate Lava Cake
Indulge in a rich and gooey chocolate lava cake that oozes warm chocolate from the center, creating a delightful dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins and place them on a baking sheet.
- Melt the butter and chocolate chips together in a microwave-safe bowl or in a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar in a separate bowl until thick and pale.
- Combine the melted chocolate mixture with the egg mixture, followed by the flour, salt, and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Fill the ramekins evenly with batter, making sure not to overfill.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- Cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates and serve immediately.
Notes
Pair with vanilla ice cream for a delicious contrast. For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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