Chocolate Lava Cake
A delicate chocolate cake with a crispy exterior that reveals a gooey, molten center, perfect for special occasions.
- 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 semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Vanilla ice cream (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease and flour four ramekins.
- Melt the butter and chocolate chips together in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
- Combine the melted chocolate mixture with eggs and egg yolks until blended.
- Mix in the granulated sugar, flour, and salt until a smooth batter forms.
- Fill the prepared ramekins with the batter, leaving some space at the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, watching for the center to remain gooey.
- Cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Serve warm for the best gooey effect. Serve with vanilla ice cream or a berry coulis for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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