Description
Delight in these rich and gooey Chocolate Lava Cakes, perfect for any celebration or cozy evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces high-quality chocolate (60-70% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Melt chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until frothy.
- Gradually fold the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined.
- Gently sift in flour and add vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- Grease ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
- Divide the batter among ramekins, filling them three-quarters full.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges set but the center remains soft.
- Let the cakes rest for 1 minute before inverting onto plates.
- Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh berries.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chocolate Lava Cake, dessert, molten cake, baking, chocolate dessert