Description
Dreamy Chocolate Lava Cakes are rich individual chocolate desserts with tender cake edges and a warm, molten center that flows when cut, delivering an elegant yet easy-to-make indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 6 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar, for serving (optional)
- Fresh berries, for serving (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease four ramekins well and lightly dust with flour, tapping out any excess.
- Melt the butter and chocolate together in a heatproof bowl until smooth; let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the flour and salt just until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Let rest for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates or serve directly from the ramekins.
- Garnish as desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Baking time is key; overbaking will prevent the lava center.Batter can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated.Add a square of chocolate in the center for extra molten texture.Serve immediately for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lava cake
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
