Lemon Lava Cake
A delightful blend of sweet and tangy lemon cake with a gooey center, perfect for any dessert lover.
- 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 powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease and flour four ramekins.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl, then stir in the powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and egg yolks, mixing well for a creamy base.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, fresh lemon juice, zest, and a pinch of salt until combined.
- Fold in the all-purpose flour gently to create a smooth batter.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- Let the cakes cool briefly, then invert onto plates to serve warm.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Best enjoyed warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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