Chocolate Lava Cake
Indulge in the decadent experience of Chocolate Lava Cake with a crisp exterior and a gooey, rich center that chocolate lovers adore.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark chocolate (chopped)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Ice cream or whipped cream (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins.
- Melt the butter and dark chocolate together in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
- Whisk the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until light and thick.
- Add the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, and stir until combined.
- Fold in the flour until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- Cool for 1 minute before inverting.
- Invert onto plates and dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Mise en place: Gather all your ingredients before starting for a smoother process.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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