Chocolate Lava Cake
Indulge in this rich Chocolate Lava Cake that surprises with a warm, gooey center. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat!
- 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 dark chocolate (chopped)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour.
- Melt the butter and dark chocolate together until smooth.
- Whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combine the melted chocolate mixture with the egg mixture and stir until combined.
- Fold in the flour and salt until just incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are firm but center is soft.
- Let cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve with vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Notes
Make sure to use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor. Don’t overbake to ensure that lava flow!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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