Description
Chocolate Lava Cake – Indulgent, molten-centered chocolate dessert perfect for a quick yet impressive treat. Rich dark chocolate, tender cake edges, and a gooey center make it irresistible for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces high-quality dark chocolate
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease and dust ramekins with cocoa powder.
- Melt chocolate and butter together until smooth.
- Whisk eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until pale and thickened.
- Fold chocolate mixture into eggs gently.
- Sift in flour and salt; fold until just combined.
- Divide batter among ramekins; bake 12–14 minutes.
- Let sit 1–2 minutes, then invert onto plates. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- Do not overbake; edges should be set, center slightly jiggly.
- Serve with ice cream or fresh berries for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 145mg