Chocolate Lava Cake
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this decadent Chocolate Lava Cake, a timeless treat guaranteed to impress. Featuring a rich, velvety center of oozing bittersweet chocolate encased in a tender, cake-like exterior, this dessert is the perfect blend of elegance and comfort. With simple, pantry-friendly ingredients like unsalted butter, high-quality chocolate, and a hint of vanilla, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and 12 minutes in the oven. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or looking for a romantic dessert-for-two, these individual molten chocolate cakes are best served warm, paired with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar for a restaurant-worthy finish. Quick, easy, and irresistibly indulgent, this Chocolate Lava Cake will quickly become your go-to dessert for any special occasion!
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Ingredients
- 110 grams unsalted butter
- 170 grams bittersweet chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 as needed for greasing cooking spray or unsalted butter
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare four ramekins by greasing them lightly with cooking spray or unsalted butter.
Step 2
In a heatproof bowl, melt the butter and chocolate together. You can do this by placing the bowl over simmering water without letting the bowl touch the water, or by microwaving in short 20-second bursts, stirring in between until smooth.
Step 3
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and thick.
Step 4
Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg and sugar mixture until well combined.
Step 5
Add the flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the mixture. Gently fold until all the ingredients are fully incorporated and the batter is smooth.
Step 6
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full.
Step 7
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes. The edges should be firm, but the centers will still be soft and jiggly.
Step 8
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute.
Step 9
Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and serve immediately. Optionally, you can dust with powdered sugar or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (765.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3207.3 |
| Total Fat 182.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 96.9g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 1378.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 284.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 364.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 284.5g | |
| Protein 46.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 174.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 298.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 27.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1579.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories