Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate dessert with this Decadent Molten Chocolate Lava Cake recipe. These individual cakes have a rich, gooey center that oozes out when you dig in, creating a truly decadent experience that’s perfect for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), plus more for greasing
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped or chips)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- pinch of salt
- optional: whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or fresh berries for serving
Instructions
Instructions:
- Preheat oven and prepare ramekins: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease ramekins with butter and dust with flour or cocoa powder.
- Melt butter and chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate in 30-second intervals. Let cool slightly.
- Prepare batter: Whisk in powdered sugar, then add eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla. Gently fold in flour and salt.
- Bake: Divide batter among ramekins and bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are set but centers are jiggly.
- Serve: Invert cakes onto plates and serve warm with toppings.
Notes
Notes:
- The key to a perfect molten center is not overbaking.
- These can be made ahead and refrigerated—bring to room temperature before baking.
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
