Lemon Lava Cake
A delightful dessert featuring a gooey center of warm lemony chocolate, perfect for special occasions or a cozy evening in.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 34 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 oz dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins.
- Melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Stir the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined.
- Fold in the all-purpose flour, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- Allow the cakes to cool for 1 minute, then invert onto a plate and serve warm.
Notes
Best served warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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