Chocolate Lava Cakes
Decadent chocolate cakes with molten centers that bring joy with every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 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 semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter, then lightly dust them with flour to ensure our cakes slide out easily later.
- Melt the butter and chocolate together until smooth in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar in a separate bowl until pale and frothy.
- Combine the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, then gently fold in the flour, vanilla extract, and salt, just until combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for about 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- Cool for about 1 minute, then invert each ramekin onto a plate to serve.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
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