Chocolate Lava Cake
A rich Chocolate Lava Cake with a warm, gooey center that oozes out when broken into, providing a tantalizing explosion of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a hot 425°F (220°C).
- Grease four ramekins generously with butter and dust them lightly with flour.
- In a double boiler, combine the chopped dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Heat until smooth and melted.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar until combined and glossy.
- Add the large eggs and egg yolks to the chocolate mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Fold in the all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Divide the batter among the ramekins, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until edges are firm and center is soft.
- Let cool for 1 minute before inverting onto plates.
- Indulge immediately, best served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. A sprinkle of sea salt on top enhances the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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