Mini Molten Lava Cakes
Rich and gooey mini molten lava cakes that impress with their chocolatey center and are quick to make in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 oz dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease four ramekins generously with butter or non-stick spray.
- Melt the butter and dark chocolate together in a medium heatproof bowl in the microwave.
- Whisk in the sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is glossy.
- Fold in the flour until fully combined.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- Cool slightly, invert onto plates, and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, consider adding espresso powder or orange zest. Serve with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 200mg