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Decadent Chocolate Lava Cakes

A quick and easy recipe for rich, molten center chocolate lava cakes that are perfect for dessert cravings.

  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 ounces good quality semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 to 6 ounce ramekins, greased and lightly cocoa dusted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and grease ramekins, dusting with cocoa powder.
  2. Melt chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl in the microwave until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, yolks, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until thick.
  4. Stir melted chocolate into the egg mixture and fold in flour until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter among ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full and chill for 5 minutes.
  6. Bake for 11-13 minutes, until edges are set but the center jiggles.
  7. Let rest for 1 minute, then loosen edges and invert onto plates.

Notes

Serve warm with ice cream or fruit and enjoy the gooey inside. Can be made ahead and chilled before baking.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cake
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg

Keywords: chocolate lava cake, molten cake, dessert, easy dessert, baking