Chocolate Lava Cake
A rich and decadent chocolate dessert with a gooey molten center that’s surprisingly easy to make at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare the ramekins by greasing them with butter and dusting with flour.
- Melt the chocolate chips and butter in a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar to the chocolate mixture and stir until combined.
- Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract, blending until silky.
- Fold in the all-purpose flour and salt gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are set and the center remains soft.
- Cool for 1 minute, then invert onto a plate and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for an extra treat. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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