Chocolate Lava Cake
Indulge in the warmth and richness of this easy chocolate lava cake with a molten center that flows with every cut.
- 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 semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour.
- Melt the butter and chocolate chips together in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Stir the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until combined.
- Sift in the flour, vanilla, and a pinch of salt; fold gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling them three-quarters full.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm and the center is soft.
- Allow the cakes to cool for 1 minute, then invert them onto plates and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, and garnish with fresh berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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