Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent Chocolate Lava Cake with a gooey molten center that will satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups dark chocolate chips or morsels
- 3 eggs
- 3 egg yolks
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the ramekins: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and butter four 6-ounce ramekins. Dust with cocoa powder and tap out the excess.
- Melt the butter and chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips together, stirring until smooth.
- Make the batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Pour in the melted chocolate mixture and fold in the flour until just combined.
- Fill and bake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- Serve: Let the cakes cool for a minute, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto plates. Serve with optional toppings like ice cream, powdered sugar, berries, or chocolate sauce.
Notes
- Be careful not to overbake the lava cakes to ensure a gooey center.
- You can customize the toppings based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg