Lemon Lava Cake
A delightful Lemon Lava Cake with a warm, gooey lemon center and light, airy cake exterior that balances textures and flavors beautifully.
- 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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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour.
- Melt the butter and white chocolate together until smooth.
- Whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and melted butter-chocolate mixture.
- Fold in the flour and salt until just combined.
- Divide the batter among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for about 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- Cool for 1 minute before inverting onto plates.
Notes
Pairs well with whipped cream or fresh berries. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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